EPA Announces Termination of $7 Billion Solar Grant Program, Impacting Low-Income Households Nationwide
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to end the Solar for All program, a significant initiative aimed at making solar power accessible to low-income Americans. This move, described as a cut of $7 billion in federal funding, is expected to complicate efforts to lower energy bills for vulnerable households across the country. States like Louisiana and Oregon are facing substantial financial losses, with cuts amounting to $156 million and $87 million, respectively. The move has sparked backlash from various groups, including calls for the restoration of funds from local lawmakers in North Carolina and Ohio. Critics argue that eliminating this program will not only harm low-income families but also impede the progress of solar energy initiatives and investment across multiple states.
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