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E.P.A. Moves to Cancel $7 Billion in Grants for Solar Energy (www.nytimes.com)
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If finalized, the move would escalate the Trump administration’s efforts to claw back billions of dollars in climate grants awarded under President Biden.

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[–] pezhore 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Well, looks like I missed my window for getting roof solar installed. Such a shame, I'm literally in the perfect place for it with zero trees blocking the sun except for late in the afternoon.

[–] hydrashok@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago

You should instead fuel your home with an open coal pit burning constantly in your backyard. ‘Murica.

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

As far as I can tell, the 'Solar for All' grants getting killed in the article wouldn't necessarily effect you if you're paying for the install yourself.

As far as I know, you still have a few months to get solar installed before the 30% federal tax credit ends on December 25th.

[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Such an intelligent nation.

It'll be fun watching other world powers replace us.