From CNBC: 2025-02-26 15:23:50

Some states have halted Biden-era rebate programs for home energy efficiency due to a federal freeze on funding enacted by the Trump administration. The $8.8 billion Inflation Reduction Act designated funds for consumers, impacting states like Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, and Rhode Island.

The freeze on federal funds by the Trump administration is affecting state rebate programs tied to green energy and climate change. Despite a court order blocking the policy, agencies have been withholding funding, impacting programs in various states like Colorado.

Consumers could receive up to $8,000 in Home Efficiency Rebates and $14,000 in Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates under federal law. States like California, Michigan, and New York have launched rebate phases, but some programs are paused due to funding uncertainty and executive orders.

Some states like Arizona and Rhode Island have paused their rebate programs due to federal funding freezes, while others like Maine continue to move forward. The Trump administration’s freeze on funding has sparked a lawsuit by Democratic attorneys general, with hopes for releasing rebate funds soon.

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