HARRIS COUNTY, TX, September 18, 2025 – The Harris County Commissioners Court has authorized the County Attorney’s Office to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following the federal government’s decision to terminate the Solar for All Program.
In April 2024, Harris County and other Texas jurisdictions were awarded over $249 million through the Solar for All grant, a federal initiative created under the Biden-Harris Administration to promote clean energy access and workforce development nationwide. Harris County’s application was led by the Office of County Administration in collaboration with the County Judge’s Office.
However, in July 2025, the Trump Administration announced the termination of the program, prompting the County to pursue legal action to restore the funding.
“Harris County was counting on Solar for All funding to expand access to clean energy, lower energy costs, and make our community more resilient,” said County Judge Lina Hidalgo. “I am grateful to the County Attorney’s Office for stepping up to fight for clean energy, economic growth, and green jobs when our federal government won’t.”
According to county officials, the Solar for All funds would have supported:
- Reducing household utility costs by up to $1,740 annually for residents through expanded access to clean energy, especially in low- to moderate-income communities where energy affordability remains a challenge.
- Constructing new solar facilities on public land to supply clean energy to low-income areas with minimal upfront costs—marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in Texas.
- Creating solar-powered community hubs that could be used during power outages to improve disaster resilience.
- Investing in the clean energy workforce by funding programs for women- and minority-owned businesses, apprenticeships, and community college education in the energy sector.
The lawsuit will aim to reverse the cancellation and reinstate the funding initially allocated to the County.
