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18 States Sue Energy Dept Over Funding Caps

8/18/2025

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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, along with 18 states and D.C., filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy.
The lawsuit challenges funding caps for state energy programs, claiming they jeopardize essential services and breach federal regulations.
Plaintiffs aim to restore prior reimbursement rates for indirect costs, vital for sustaining energy initiatives.
This legal action highlights concerns regarding federal policies' effects on state-managed programs.

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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, along with 18 states and D.C., filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy.
The lawsuit challenges funding caps for state energy programs, claiming they jeopardize essential services and breach federal regulations.
Plaintiffs aim to restore prior reimbursement rates for indirect costs, vital for sustaining energy initiatives.
This legal action highlights concerns regarding federal policies' effects on state-managed programs.