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Status of IRA Climate Funding:

Awarded and Protected By mid‑January 2025, approximately 84% of clean energy grants—about $96.7 billion—were finalized and protected from clawback by the Biden administration.

Frozen and Rescinded Funds President Trump’s executive order “Unleashing American Energy” froze numerous IRA climate programs, including grants for rooftop solar and environmental justice initiatives.

A budget reconciliation proposal—part of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill—would rescind more than $60 billion in unobligated climate-related funding, including key IRA programs.

Legal Pushback and Litigation Courts have ordered unfreezing of some environmental justice and infrastructure programs, including the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which had previously been paused.

A class‑action lawsuit has been filed to reinstate termination of a $3 billion Environmental & Climate Justice block‑grant program, affecting nearly 350 communities.

Ongoing Implementation Many IRA-funded programs remain in motion:

 •   Community Change Grants: Nearly $1.6 billion awarded for environmental justice projects in underserved communities.
 •   Grants and loans via the USDA, DOE, and EPA continue to support clean energy manufacturing, grid infrastructure, agriculture conservation, and low-income solar programs.

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The investment is among its first big commitments since Gates announced this year that he would give away his $200 billion fortune by 2045.

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Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bills 2065 and 2066 into law on July 17, making Oregon the first U.S. state to formalize statewide policies supporting community and private microgrids.

The bills aim to streamline interconnection with utilities and establish a regulatory framework—including the creation of “microgrid zones”—to enable faster development and broader ownership beyond utilities and large companies.

Microgrids, which can operate independently during outages by leveraging local renewable generation and storage, are seen as critical tools for energy resilience—particularly during wildfires, seismic events like Cascadia, and power shutoffs.

With strong bipartisan support and leadership from community groups like Sustainable Northwest, advocates see Oregon’s approach as the nation’s most ambitious and a potential model for other states facing grid reliability and affordability challenges .

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Separated as toddlers in the 1940s, Mariane Griffin and Donald Hefke were finally reunited last week after nearly 80 years apart. Their emotional reconnection, decades in the making, highlights the power of family, persistence, and faith. It’s a beautiful reminder that even after years of separation, hope can still bring people back together.

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