24 US States Sue to Reinstate Cancelled $7B Solar for All Program

Nearly two dozen states, led by California and including Hawaii and Arizona, have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration over its cancellation of the Environmental Protection Agency's $7 billion Solar for All program, which aimed to expand solar energy access to low-income and disadvantaged households. The program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, was designed to lower energy bills, reduce pollution, and improve grid resilience, but was abruptly terminated following the passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill." The states allege that the EPA's termination breached legally binding grant agreements and violated administrative laws, causing significant setbacks to clean energy projects and increasing costs for vulnerable communities. California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that the rollback of funds is unlawful and would result in higher energy bills and lost opportunities for renewable infrastructure development. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes highlighted the impact on marginalized communities and a projected 20% rise in energy costs for thousands of families due to lost funding. The lawsuits seek both monetary damages and reinstatement of the Solar for All program, emphasizing the broader implications for clean energy equity and climate goals.