The Trump administration has canceled a $7 billion grant program initiated during the Biden administration aimed at expanding solar energy access to low-income communities. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under Administrator Lee Zeldin, announced the termination of the "Solar for All" program, which was designed to reduce electric bills for approximately 900,000 low-income families, create jobs, and promote clean energy adoption across the United States. The cancellation also includes revoking a $156 million grant intended to help Floridians afford solar panels. Critics argue that these actions will lead to higher electricity costs, job losses in the clean energy sector, and increased pollution. Additionally, the Trump administration has halted or delayed clean energy projects worth over $22 billion, including wind and solar initiatives. The administration has also introduced obstacles to solar development on public lands. The revocation of these funds and programs raises concerns about the future of energy equity, economic growth, and the broader clean energy transition in the U.S. and globally. Furthermore, there is a risk that the U.S. could lose up to 60 gigawatts of planned solar installations by 2030 if strict enforcement of tax credit construction rules is applied.
Trump Administration Halts $7 Billion Solar for All Grant Program; Adds Roadblocks to Development on Public Lands https://t.co/Xyf5QZqhin
The US could lose 60 GW of planned solar installations through 2030 if the US Treasury enforces a strict interpretation of the “start of construction” qualifier for the clean energy Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit, said Clean Energy Associates via @EnergyCredit1
The Trump administration just canceled a $156M federal grant that would’ve helped low-income Floridians afford solar panels. With that funding gone, we face a major blow to energy equity, economic growth, and Florida’s clean energy future. https://t.co/bdoYqetQ6e