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States Sue Trump Administration to Reinstate $7B Solar Grant

10/17/2025

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Two dozen states filed lawsuits against the Trump administration to reinstate a $7 billion solar energy grant program for low-income communities.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced two lawsuits related to cancellation by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in August.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warned the cancellation would raise energy bills for 900,000 low-income households.
The lawsuits seek damages and reinstatement, with Maryland, Colorado, and New York among participating states.

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Two dozen states filed lawsuits against the Trump administration to reinstate a $7 billion solar energy grant program for low-income communities.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced two lawsuits related to cancellation by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in August.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warned the cancellation would raise energy bills for 900,000 low-income households.
The lawsuits seek damages and reinstatement, with Maryland, Colorado, and New York among participating states.