Online commenters credit courts, tie ruling to energy costs and politics
2 Sep 18 5:00 PM · 5d ago · 7 articles · 2 posts · 3 comments · 3 sources · development 2 of 2
Social and forum commenters framed the ruling as a check on executive overreach amid rising energy costs, with some linking it to broader political calls to vote against the administration.
“The EPA acted contrary to this intent and without any other statutory authority when it terminated the program.”
Judge Mary McElroy, U.S. District Judge · rss ↗Mary McElroy U.S. District Judge, Rhode Island
Lee Zeldin EPA AdministratorPatrick Crowley President, Rhode Island AFL-CIOAlex St. Pierre VP for Environmental Justice, Conservation Law Foundation
Donald Trump President
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7 outlets Judge rules EPA illegally terminated $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans
first by Chicago Tribune, 5d ago · also ZeroHedge, Orlando Sentinel, Mercury News, Baltimore Sun, Denver Post, Philadelphia Inquirer
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Big victory for Arizona: A court just ruled the Trump administration's attack on Solar for All was illegal. Congress created this program to help families get low-cost clean energy and cut their electricity bills. The EPA needs to release these funds now.
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Judge rules EPA illegally ended $7B # solar program for low-income Americans https:// ctmirror.org/2026/09/18/trumps -solar-for-all-termination-ruled-illegal/ # CleanEnergy # AffordableEnergy
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For anyone wondering what this means on the ground: nothing changes overnight. The judge vacated the cancellation, but EPA has already said it's weighing an appeal, so I wouldn't expect money moving to projects until that plays out. Worth knowing how the program actually works, because a lot of people assume it's a tax credit. It isn't. The $7B…
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A district court ruled that the Trump administration must reinstate a $7 billion grant program that funded solar panel installation for low- and moderate-income families.
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A second federal judge has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency under Donald Trump unlawfully canceled a $7 billion grant program aimed at expanding solar energy in low-income communities https://www. reuters.com/legal/government/s econd-judge-finds-trumps-epa-unlawfully-nixed-7-billion-solar-grant-program-2026-09-23/
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Not the IRS, it's not a tax credit. The money was given as grants to state energy offices and some nonprofits, and they run their own programs, usually for households under a certain income level. Best move is to search "[your state] Solar for All" and see if your state had one and what the income limits are. Heads up though, EPA says it might…
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More lawbreaking by captured EPA. Fossil fuel thugs lurking in background are cool with their stooges’ lawbreaking, so long as it helps them.
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" District Judge Mary McElroy wrote in the ruling that Congress clearly intended the EPA to continue administering the Solar for All grants that were already obligated. The EPA acted contrary to this intent and without any other statutory authority when it terminated the program, McElroy wrote. She vacated the termination." https://…
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Yes, but this is not a win for the solar industry. The Trump administration knew it would eventually be overturned. The whole purpose is to delay which costs the solar industry millions in delays. So this is a win for the Trump administration. And it’s not over yet. They will appeal the decision and drag it out a couple more years.
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From earlier today: The Trump administration unlawfully terminated a $7 billion grant program for solar energy, a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled on Friday Story @bloomberg.com here (gift link):
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“#SolarForAll means lower utility bills, many thousands of good-paying jobs and real action to address the existential threat of # ClimateChange . That’s a win-win-win.” https://www. smartcitiesdive.com/news/epa-u nlawfully-canceled-7b-solar-for-all-program-judge-rules/830904/
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Oh my god the US can do sth right on federal level. Again. At least once a few months. Let's up this frequncy. Vote blue for once and afterwards please reform this effed up system on the top. Greeting from Europe, hoping you guys get your act together in time when we possibly face our own reactionaries in power.
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immoral too... Trump administration’s cancellation of a $7 billion program aimed at helping lower-income families install solar panels on their homes is illegal, says Judge
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A district court on Friday ruled that the Trump administration must reinstate the $7 billion Solar for All program: https:// wapo.st/4cSjuC1 via Jake Spring
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Given we are seeing a massive increase in energy costs - with more coming down the pipeline - it’s insane to shut down solar incentives. Unless you hate the USA why would you do this? Also kudos to the judge for reminding us congress holds the power of the purse.
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CleanTechnica: Federal Court Rules Cancellation Of Solar For All Program Was Unlawful. “The court ruled the Trump administration never should have terminated Solar for All because Congress intended it to continue, and EPA broke the law when it killed the program and pocketed the money,” Nick Torrey, senior attorney with the Southern Environmental…
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Still not a win. Congressionally, monies are allocated but as the executive, he can withhold the monies that even SCOTUS even said in other decisions is allowed. The whole DODGE crap decisions
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“the agency acted contrary to congressional intent and without statutory authority when it rescinded the program” # solar # energy # climate # inequality # EPA https:// pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/09/21 /federal-court-strikes-down-epa-cancellation-of-7-billion-solar-for-all-program/
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VOTE solid blue, no matter who, up and down. Then in 2028, any fake democrats like fetterman get primaried, but now is NOT the time for stupid self-indulgent Democrat purity tests.
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Eventually, maybe. EPA said it's reviewing the ruling and considering an appeal, so it probably depends on how that goes.
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Coffers are getting more difficult to raid so the grifters are seeking additional sources to pilfer.
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Nope. It’s was the Congress that gave the Authority with funding to pass down the grants
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I mean in Nebraska we have a mandatory independent, so be mindful of your situation.
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Thank god for the courts, the only reason we are not speaking Russian right now.
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