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Judge rules EPA illegally terminated $7 billion solar program
Federal judge voids Trump administration's termination of Solar for All program.
In brief
Federal judge voids Trump administration's termination of Solar for All program. A federal judge ruled the EPA illegally canceled a $7 billion solar program meant to help low-income Americans, restoring funding for over 900,000 households. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Federal judge voids EPA action
District Judge Mary McElroy ruled the EPA illegally terminated the $7 billion Solar for All program intended for over 900,000 lower-income Americans.
EPA terminated program in August 2025
The EPA rescinded Solar for All funds in August 2025 after President Trump’s tax and spending law passed in Congress a month earlier.
EPA called program a boondoggle
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin labeled the Biden-era grant program a 'boondoggle' when terminating it.
“boondoggle”
Judge vacated termination decision
District Judge Mary McElroy stated Congress clearly intended the EPA to continue administering the Solar for All grants that were already obligated.
EPA reviewing decision for appeal
The EPA said it is reviewing the ruling and considering options for appeal.
Plaintiffs highlight program benefits
The Rhode Island AFL-CIO and others sued, emphasizing the program’s role in creating union jobs and clean energy access for low-income communities.
The headline
A federal judge ruled the EPA illegally canceled a $7 billion solar program meant to help low-income Americans, restoring funding for over 900,000 households.
