search
solar program
Trends
- 1Judge revives $7 billion solar program for low-income families▼Judge revives $7 billion solar program Trump scrapped for low-income families, though appeal looms
A federal judge has reinstated a $7 billion solar energy program intended to help low-income families access solar power, after the Trump administration scrapped it. The ruling restores funding under the program, though the administration is expected to appeal, leaving the program's future uncertain. The case has become part of the broader legal fight over the administration's efforts to unwind climate and clean-energy funding approved under prior legislation.
- 2Judge orders Trump administration to restore $7 billion Solar for All program▼Rhode Island federal judge orders revival of $7 billion Solar for All program canceled by Trump administr
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the revival of the $7 billion Solar for All program, which the Trump administration had canceled. The program funded solar energy projects aimed at low-income and disadvantaged communities across the United States. The ruling means the administration must restart the program while related legal challenges over the cancellation move forward.
- 3Judge orders revival of $7 billion solar grant program Trump cancelled●"Trump cancelled a $7B solar energy grant program. A judge just ordered its revival" # US # USA # America # Energy # Ren
The Trump administration cancelled a $7 billion solar energy grant program, but a federal judge in Rhode Island has now ordered the program restored. The ruling is a setback for the administration's effort to roll back renewable energy funding and a win for states and organizations relying on those solar grants. Supporters of clean energy are highlighting the decision as a check on executive power over congressionally funded climate programs.
- 4Alberta introduces $10 fee to fund solar panel recycling▼Alberta adds $10 fee to new solar panels to fund first-of-its-kind recycling in North America
Alberta is adding a $10 fee to new solar panels to pay for what is described as North America's first solar panel recycling program. The fee is meant to ensure old panels are properly recycled rather than sent to landfill as installations age. The move is drawing attention as an early example of how jurisdictions plan to handle end-of-life renewable energy equipment.
- 5Georgia Power approved for 1,137 MW of new solar deals▼Georgia Power receives approval for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements through CARES program
Georgia Power has received regulatory approval for 1,137 megawatts of new solar power purchase agreements under the CARES program. The agreements will add a substantial amount of solar energy to the utility's supply mix, expanding renewable capacity for customers across Georgia and advancing the state's clean energy procurement efforts.
- 6Iowa farmers say USDA reneged on solar funding promises●Iowa farmers say USDA reneged on solar funding, leaving them the bill
Iowa farmers say the US Department of Agriculture has backed out of promised solar funding, leaving them to cover project costs themselves. Under USDA programs meant to help farms install solar panels, growers committed to projects expecting federal reimbursement, but payments have not arrived. The farmers are now facing large bills and are demanding answers about whether the federal support will ever be honored.
- 7Solar for All Wins Raise Questions Over Grantee Litigation▼‘Solar for All’ Victories and the Future of Grantee Litigation
Recent court victories for the 'Solar for All' program are prompting discussion about what they mean for litigation brought by grantee organizations. The program, which funds solar projects in low-income communities, scored wins in legal challenges, but analysts are weighing how these outcomes shape future lawsuits involving program grantees and whether the legal strategy will continue to protect federal clean energy funding.
- 8Copper wire theft leaves Louisville interstates dark, city launches solar light pilot▼Copper wire theft leaves Louisville interstate stretches dark, prompts solar light pilot
Thieves have stripped copper wiring from Louisville's interstate lighting system, leaving long stretches of the highway dark at night and raising safety concerns for drivers. In response, local officials are launching a pilot program to install solar-powered lights that do not depend on copper wiring, aiming to deter future theft and restore illumination along affected corridors.
- 9
Lightstar has expanded its project pipeline in Illinois, adding battery energy storage systems and community solar developments. The move strengthens the company's position in the state's growing clean energy market, where community solar programs continue to attract developer interest under state renewable energy incentives.
- 10CPS Energy relaunches community solar program in San Antonio▼CPS Energy's community solar program is back. Here's how it works.
CPS Energy, the municipal utility serving San Antonio, has brought back its community solar program, which lets residents subscribe to solar power without installing panels on their own homes. The utility is explaining how enrollment works, with subscribers typically receiving credits on their bills for the energy produced. The relaunch gives customers another option to support renewable energy and potentially lower costs.
- 11City Solar Grant Covers Full Installation Costs for Qualified Homeowners▼PRESS RELEASE: City Solar Grant Program Covers Full Installation Cost for Income-Qualified Homeowners
A city solar grant program announced that income-qualified homeowners can now have solar panels installed at no cost, with the grant covering the full installation expense. The press release was published by the Indiana Daily Student, suggesting the initiative involves a city in Indiana. The program is aimed at lowering energy bills and expanding access to renewable energy for lower-income residents.
- 12Victoria Powerwall owner says exports blocked without VPP▼Victoria Powerwall owner says installer blocked 'solar and battery' exports without a VPP
A Tesla Powerwall owner in Victoria, Australia says their installer blocked the system's solar and battery exports to the grid unless the household joined a virtual power plant program. The claim has raised concerns about consumer choice and whether installers can force VPP participation, with implications for other battery owners in the state.
- 13
A judge has ruled to restore funding that allows Gary, Indiana to reopen its solar program, reversing an earlier decision that had cut the money. The ruling means the city can resume work on the community solar initiative, which had been on hold pending the court's decision. Local coverage highlights the importance of the program to residents, though further details about the parties involved and next steps in the case were not immediately available.
- 14Bloomington offers free solar panels for income-qualified homeowners●Bloomington offers fully funded solar installations for income-qualified homeowners
The city of Bloomington has launched a program providing fully funded solar panel installations to homeowners who meet income eligibility requirements. Eligible residents can have solar systems installed at no cost, reducing their energy bills and expanding access to renewable energy. Local coverage highlights the initiative as part of broader efforts to make clean energy affordable for lower-income households.