Court blocks attempt to cut $7 billion in solar energy funding
What happened
A judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to cut $7 billion in funding for the Solar For All program. This program provides grants to expand affordable solar energy to over 900,000 households. The administration had ended the program last summer.
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Why it matters
The court's decision protects the $7 billion in grant funding for solar projects. Solar energy is noted as one of the cheapest forms of energy, and the ruling supports the continued growth of renewable energy in the country.
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Who's involved
- Donald TrumpHis administration attempted to rescind the funding for the Solar For All program
- Sierra ClubSierra Club Climate Policy Director Patrick Drupp issued a statement supporting the court's ruling
- Rhode IslandThe court ruling occurred within the jurisdiction of the State of Rhode Island
Who could feel it
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The entities involved
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Rhode Island
state of the United States of America
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CleanTechnica
US based news website dedicated to clean technology
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Sierra Club
environmental nonprofit membership association based in the United States
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