Applaud Judge Ruling Against Cancellation of Solar Grants

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully terminated the $7 billion Solar for All program, which was created to expand access to solar energy in lower-income and disadvantaged communities across the country.

Congress established Solar for All through the Inflation Reduction Act, and the EPA awarded grants in 2024 to states, tribes, municipalities, and nonprofits. The agency estimated that the program would reach more than 900,000 households, save families $350 million annually on electricity bills, and support 200,000 jobs and workforce-training opportunities.

The Trump administration canceled the program in 2025 before much of the funding had reached communities. Workers, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals affected by the cancellation sued, arguing that the funding had already been obligated and that EPA lacked authority to terminate the program.

U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy agreed that the termination was unlawful. She found that Congress intended EPA to continue administering the already-obligated grants and that the agency acted without statutory authority when it ended the program.

The EPA argued that the court lacked jurisdiction and that the plaintiffs’ claims were without merit. The agency says it is reviewing the ruling and considering its options for an appeal.

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