DENVER ~ In a recent announcement, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed its plans to terminate funding for Colorado's Solar For All program. This decision, which is set to take effect in July 2024, will have a detrimental impact on the state's air quality and increase pollution levels. The EPA had previously awarded Colorado $156 million in funding to establish the Colorado Solar for All (COS4A) program, with the goal of expanding access to solar energy to over 20,000 Coloradans.

Governor Jared Polis expressed his disappointment with the decision, stating that it will hinder the state's progress towards reducing electricity costs and transitioning towards renewable energy sources. He also highlighted the potential consequences of this move, stating that it will push Colorado back into an over-reliance on non-renewable resources.

The COS4A program was designed to maximize cost savings for residents and reduce emissions by promoting both rooftop solar and community solar projects. This initiative has been adopted by almost every state in the country through either a state agency or non-profit organization. In Colorado, 75% of the awarded funds were dedicated towards providing financial assistance to low-income households for residential rooftop and community solar energy.

More on Colorado Desk

• Colorado: Governor Polis Memorializes Verbal Disaster Declaration for Severe Weather Event Resulting in Dangerous Fire Conditions in Delta, Mesa, and Montrose Counties
• Colorado is a Leading State in Combatting Rise of Antisemitism
• Final Clearance to Close Dura Medical Acquisition from Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA); $750 Million Ketamine Therapy Market
• 30th Anniversary of the Netscape IPO, Behind the Scenes of the Web's Spectacular Success
• Case Study Uncovers Major Gap in Sliding Screen Doors

However, this is not the first time that Solar For All funding has faced challenges from the Trump Administration. In winter of 2025, the federal government froze all funding for this program along with 22 other states and the District of Columbia. This move was met with legal action from Colorado and other states, resulting in a preliminary restraining order being issued in February 2025 which reinstated the funding.

The termination of Solar For All funding not only jeopardizes Colorado's progress towards clean energy but also undermines its commitment to providing affordable electricity options for low-income households. The state government is currently exploring options to fight this decision and ensure that these congressionally appropriated funds are utilized as intended - to expand solar access for all Coloradans. By investing in solar energy, Colorado can not only reduce emissions and create jobs but also provide low-cost energy to its residents.

---

Show All News | Report Violation