On August 7, 2025, the Trump-led EPA officially terminated the $7 billion “Solar for All” grant initiative, designed to support solar installations for low-income households under the Inflation Reduction Act. Only about $53 million had been spent before the cancellation. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin cited the elimination of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which underpinned the program, as the reason for its termination. Critics, including Senator Bernie Sanders, argue the move may be illegal and violate commitments already made.
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