Washington ― State environmental officials said they would consult Michigan's attorney general "to determine our next steps" after the Trump administration announced an end a program that had promised $156.1 million to the state for solar energy projects benefiting low-income households.
The $7 billion Solar For All program was created by Democrats in 2022 to help over 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged communities to connect to affordable solar energy.
"Regrettably, the EPA wants to retroactively cut funding for this vital program at a time when such initiatives should be prioritized," said Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), in a Tuesday statement.
"We are currently working with Michigan's Attorney General to