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200 Groups Urge $350M Solar Funding for Low-Income Families

4/16/2026

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Nearly 200 organizations urge the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and Puerto Rico’s governor to restore $350 million in federal funding for solar and battery systems.
The funding would aid 12,000 low-income families, including those with medical needs.
Families such as Yvette Rodríguez and María Pérez face economic strain and health risks from outages.
The U.S. Department of Energy has not clarified who will receive the systems or when.

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Nearly 200 organizations urge the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and Puerto Rico’s governor to restore $350 million in federal funding for solar and battery systems.
The funding would aid 12,000 low-income families, including those with medical needs.
Families such as Yvette Rodríguez and María Pérez face economic strain and health risks from outages.
The U.S. Department of Energy has not clarified who will receive the systems or when.