"Recipients of the $7 billion Solar For All program were locked out of an online portal that’s used to distribute federal funding."

"EPA sent letters to recipients of a nationwide solar program Tuesday informing them that their grants had been paused until further notice.

The Solar for All program recipients — state and local government agencies and a few nonprofits — have signed contracts with EPA amounting to $7 billion. The program is part of the Inflation Reduction Act and is designed to help offset climate pollution and energy costs by financing community and rooftop solar in low-income communities.

EPA’s letter, which followed the announcement of a broader freeze on federal assistance Monday night, informed program participants that the agency was working with the White House Office of Management and Budget to implement President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order on “Unleashing American Energy.” It said EPA was pausing “all funding actions related to” Biden-era climate and infrastructure laws."

Jean Chemnick reports for E&E News January 30, 2025. [2]

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