Summary
Donald Trump has paused billions in federal clean energy grants, jeopardizing solar projects in Republican-led states like Indiana.
The $7bn Solar for All program, aimed at reducing electricity costs for low-income families, was expected to fund major initiatives, including $117m for Indiana.
Despite bipartisan support for solar, Trump dismissed Biden’s policies as the “Green New Scam.” A federal judge has ordered a temporary unfreezing of funds, but uncertainty remains.
Advocates warn that prolonged legal battles could delay projects for years, threatening investments and energy savings.
Red states may not care as much about harnessing alternative energy to mitigate anthropogenic climate change, but they’ll sure feel the loss of the 200k+ jobs the program was designed to create.
And the higher electric bills!
And rolling blackouts in the hottest parts of summer
Don’t forget the coldest parts of winter too
I’m sure their hatred will keep them warm in the winter and cool in the summer
Just ask Texas how their amazing independent power grid is doing
doin’ so well, it’s gonna get hooked up to the national grids (east and west)… on the feds dime (well, lots and lots and lots of them).
Correct me if I’m wrong but as an outside observer, it seems to me you have your big oil Republicans and your fuck the government solar off grid types. When they clash, I just sit back with some popcorn.
