EPA Abruptly Ends $7bn Solar for All Program, Leaving Thousands in Limbo
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has abruptly ended the $7bn Solar for All grant programme, a move aligned with President Trump's strategy to scale back federal support for renewable energies. The decision leaves many non-profit organisations and communities in limbo, including Groundswell, which was set to benefit over 17,000 households in the South.
The Solar for All programme, launched in 2024, aimed to bring solar power to low-income communities across the US. It planned to benefit one million households, reducing electricity costs and lowering emissions. The programme awarded grants to 60 non-profit groups, tribes, and states, with Groundswell receiving $156m to aid over 17,000 households in eight Southern states.
The termination follows the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by President Trump in July 2025. Administrator Zeldin cited lack of authority and funds as the reason for the EPA's decision. The abolition primarily affects small-scale solar installations and their operators, who currently benefit from fixed feed-in tariffs. The transition to market-based remuneration after 2025 is expected to result in losses of €5,000 to €8,000 per installation.
The EPA's termination of the Solar for All programme raises concerns about the future of solar energy adoption in low-income communities. Groundswell and other affected organisations must now navigate the challenges of transitioning to market-based remuneration and finding alternative funding sources. The long-term impact on the solar industry and energy costs for low-income households remains uncertain.
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