Legal Battle Erupts Over EPA's $7B Solar For All Program
A legal battle has ensued over the EPA's Solar For All program, which aimed to provide affordable solar energy to low-income households. The EPA, under the leadership of Lee Zeldin, has attempted to rescind the $7 billion funding, leading to a lawsuit from recipients and advocates.
Launched in June 2023, Solar For All sought to reach 900,000 households, saving each around $400 annually and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 30 million metric tons CO2 equivalent. The program disbursed grants to various entities, including states, tribal governments, and nonprofits.
In February 2025, EPA head Zeldin announced plans to 'instantly terminate' the funds, with termination letters sent in August. Zeldin argued that the competitive funds had suffered from 'massive dilution' due to multiple pass-throughs. However, plaintiffs contend that only 'unobligated funds' can be rescinded.
The lawsuit, filed by a coalition of environmental advocacy organizations, public interest law firms, a labor organization, individual homeowners, nonprofits, and solar consultants/installers, alleges that EPA and Zeldin violated federal law and the Constitution in terminating the funds.
The future of the Solar For All program hangs in the balance as the lawsuit progresses. The plaintiffs seek to require the EPA to restore the $7 billion program, aiming to ensure low-income households continue to benefit from affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy.
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