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严重了!他们集体状告美国政府
中国能源报·2025-10-17 05:33

Core Viewpoint - The lawsuit against the Trump administration by attorneys general from over ten states claims the termination of $700 million in funding for the nationwide solar energy project violates federal agency management laws and constitutional principles of separation of powers [1][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The states involved in the lawsuit include California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont [3]. - The "全民太阳能" (Universal Solar) program was launched by former President Biden in 2022, aiming to enable nearly 1 million Americans to access renewable energy [3]. - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Trump revoked the funding for the program in August, with the EPA Administrator Zeldin describing it as a "waste of money" [3]. Group 2: Political Response - Earlier this month, nonprofit organizations and other groups filed lawsuits regarding the funding issues of the "全民太阳能" project on similar grounds [3]. - Over twenty Democratic senators have also sent a letter to Zeldin, urging the restoration of the project [3].