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Federal Judge Rules Against Trump's EPA, Unfreezes $20 Billion for Clean Energy Projects

A federal judge has ruled in favor of nonprofits to unfreeze funds allocated for clean energy projects, challenging the Trump administration's EPA.

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The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, commonly referred to as a “green bank,” was authorized by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act under Democratic President Joe Biden.
The EPA can’t end grants from $20 billion Biden-era fund for climate-friendly projects, a judge says
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Its goals run counter to the Trump administration’s opposition to climate-friendly policies and its embrace of fossil fuels.
The EPA can't end grants from $20 billion Biden-era fund for climate-friendly projects, a judge says
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The EPA could still shut down the program in the future, the judge noted, as long as it follows proper procedures and gives nonprofits advance notice of its plans.
Judge rules against Trump admin after it abandons fraud accusations it made toward clean energy program
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Updated: Apr 16th, 2025, 12:39 PM ET

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U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that the Trump administration's EPA unlawfully terminated $20 billion in grants for clean energy projects, favoring nonprofits in the case. The judge ordered Citibank to release the funds, emphasizing that the EPA failed to provide evidence of fraud allegations. The grants, established under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, support initiatives aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and promoting clean energy. The ruling counters the EPA's claims of mismanagement and highlights the legal framework for terminating such grants in the future.

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