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Court Blocks Trump Administration’s $7 B Cut to Solar For All Funding

WHY IT MATTERS

The reinstated $7 billion guarantees continued investment in solar projects, sustaining job creation and expanding access to affordable renewable energy for communities nationwide.

What happened

A Trump‑appointed judge in the U. S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island ruled that the administration’s effort to slash $7 billion from the Solar For All program was unlawful. The program, which distributes grant money to states and localities to expand affordable solar installations, will therefore keep its full budget. The decision restores the funding that had been threatened by the administration’s budget proposal, allowing the program to continue supporting solar projects nationwide. The ruling means that the $7 billion will be available for new and existing solar initiatives, ensuring that communities across the country can pursue renewable energy projects without interruption.

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Donald Trump Loses in Court, Solar Energy Funds to be Reinstated

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