r/RenewableEnergy • u/ObtainSustainability • 13d ago

Federal court strikes down EPA cancellation of $7 billion Solar for All program

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/09/21/federal-court-strikes-down-epa-cancellation-of-7-billion-solar-for-all-program/
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u/HoosierRed 13d ago

Look how many illegal things they do, where the court has to state the obvious. They are not patriots.

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u/Norlin123 13d ago

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏republicans are the nazi party

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u/Dense_Surround3071 13d ago

Let's not use Nazi for them. They're stikingly similar, but Nazi is a little strong.

Fascist? ABSOLUTELY!!

Nazi-esque? Nazi-ish? A tad bit Nazi-y? Maybe a little.

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u/Hypolag 13d ago

Bro, there are people that LITERALLY perform Sieg Heils at EVERY Republican convention, with NO pushback.

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u/Dense_Surround3071 13d ago

Those are cowards, Donny.

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u/foulpudding 12d ago

Those are the rank and file.

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u/Zalrius 12d ago

Going off the electric grid gives you energy independence and security.

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u/Phssthp0kThePak 11d ago

Ok independent guy. Do it with your own money.

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u/Zalrius 10d ago

??? American money helping Americans ??

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u/Phssthp0kThePak 10d ago

Ok. Give me some of your American money. I'm American.

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u/tombo12354 7d ago

I'm guessing you have an oil well and refinery in your backyard. Certainly not get gas processed and shipped to you through all those government handouts and subsidies.

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u/Sierra-Powderhound 11d ago

Established under Section 134 of the Clean Air Act via the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act’s $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Solar for All was structured by the EPA as a competitive grant framework designed to build long-term capital channels for low-income and disadvantaged communities. In April 2024, the agency selected 60 prime award recipients across the country, allocating funds to state energy offices, territories, Tribal governments, municipalities, and multi-state non-profit organizations. These award recipients operate as pass-through capital administrators that disburse funds to local solar installers, community project developers, and sub-recipients.

The program model targets three main asset classes: single-family residential rooftop solar, residential-serving community solar, and paired battery storage systems. Award recipients are required to allocate between 80% and 85% of their grant funding to direct financial assistance, including upfront capital subsidies, low-interest loans, and grant support. The remaining funds are designated for technical assistance, covering critical enabling upgrades such as structural roof repairs, electrical panel upgrades, weatherization, siting, permitting, interconnection, and workforce development. Under federal program terms, every funded project model must guarantee a minimum 20% net electricity bill reduction for participating low-income households

Across its nationwide portfolio, the EPA projected that the $7 billion in capital allocations would deploy more than 4 GW of distributed solar capacity. The deployed systems are estimated to reach over 900,000 households, generating roughly $400 annually, or $33 per month, in family electricity bill savings. These savings aggregate to over $350 million per year and more than $8 billion in cumulative household savings over a standard 25-year system lifespan.