Coalition Sues EPA Over Withdrawal of $7B 'Solar for All' Funding
A coalition of labour unions, environmental groups, and solar energy companies, including the Rhode Island AFL-CIO and the Rhode Island Center for Justice, have filed a lawsuit against the EPA. The suit challenges the Trump administration's decision to withdraw $7 billion in funding for the 'Solar for All' program, aimed at bringing solar energy to low-income communities.
The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in Rhode Island, argues that the EPA unlawfully terminated grants intended for low-income communities. The program, which received $7 billion in funding under the Inflation Reduction Act, was designed to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for those who need it most.
The plaintiffs, which also include Solar United Neighbors, Energy Independent Solutions, Black Sun Light Sustainability, Sunpath Solar, and 2KB Energy Services, along with individual plaintiff Anh Nguyen, allege that the EPA's decision to end the solar energy initiative will disproportionately harm low-income communities and communities of colour.
The lawsuit seeks to reinstate the funding and ensure that the EPA fulfils its commitment to bringing solar energy to low-income communities. The plaintiffs hope that the court will recognise the importance of this program in addressing both energy equity and climate change.
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