Summary
President Trump's administration is being sued by about 24 states to reverse the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) cancellation of a $7 billion solar energy program. The states argue that the EPA unlawfully stopped a project meant to provide affordable solar energy to low-income communities. The Solar for All program was initially funded during President Biden's time in office.
Key Facts
- Around 24 states sued to stop the EPA from canceling a $7 billion solar program.
- The lawsuit claims the cancellation was illegal and affected low-income communities.
- The program was funded under the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022.
- EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin referred to the program negatively when announcing its cancellation.
- The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
- States leading the lawsuit include Washington, Minnesota, and Arizona.
- Separate lawsuits by states and local governments aim to recover financial damages.
- The lawsuit includes participation from various states and economic organizations.
