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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Frozen and Rescinded Funds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.