That doesn’t mean grant recipients can now get their money, however. The EPA has several days to file an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. The EPA did not immediately respond to emails and phone calls seeking comment on Tuesday. But Zeldin has vowed to fight to claw back the $20 billion in GGRF grants.
GGRF recipients have continued to undertake smaller-scale financing deals and remain ready to resume projects if their full funding is restored, the Climate United spokesperson told Canary Media. “This program was designed to lower energy costs, create good jobs, and improve public health. We will continue to pursue every legal avenue available to us to unfreeze funds on behalf of the communities we serve.”
