Court reinstates $7B ‘Solar for All’ program axed by Trump

A federal court in Rhode Island has overturned the Trump administration's decision to cut funding for the $7 billion Solar for All program, which aimed to install rooftop solar power in underserved communities. Judge Mary McElroy, a Trump appointee, ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency's termination of the program was unlawful. This reinstatement is a significant victory for advocates who argue that the program would promote renewable energy and reduce energy poverty. The decision underscores the ongoing tension between federal policy shifts and local or judicial efforts to advance environmental and social justice initiatives.