Terminated: Locals react to the loss of a $156 million EPA solar grant

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has terminated the Solar for All program, which was intended to help thousands of low-income Nevadans reduce utility costs.

The Silver State received $156 million in grant funding in 2024 — the largest amount of any state recipient — before the program was cut. The cancellation was floated by EPA officials earlier this month .

WATCH | With the program terminated, this is how it will affect locals Terminated: Locals react to the loss of a $156 million EPA solar grant

"I'm crushed," said Jackie Spicer with the Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition, "this is a program that would have directly relieved household costs for people."

Spicer, who has worked on this issue for over a year, said the program was a priority for her or