NewsWPLG Local 10August 4, 2026Miami-Dade
Federal appeals court rules Trump administration improperly terminated clean energy project funds
A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration acted improperly when it terminated billions of dollars in funding designated for clean energy projects. The decision supports a coalition of nonprofits that were selected to manage the initiative during the Biden administration.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
This ruling impacts the availability of billions of dollars in federal funding previously allocated for clean energy initiatives, potentially affecting the timeline and scope of projects managed by the involved nonprofit coalition.
Key Facts
- A federal appeals court ruled the termination of billions in clean energy funds by the Trump administration was improper.
- The ruling favors a coalition of nonprofits tasked with managing the clean energy effort.
- The funds were originally intended to boost clean energy projects.
- The decision was issued by a divided appeals court on Tuesday.
Who's Mentioned
personTanya Chutkan“U.S. District Judge who initially ruled against the grant termination.”organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Federal agency managing the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.”organizationTrump administration“The administration that terminated the funds.”organizationCitibank“Bank where grant funds were held.”organizationClimate United Fund“Nonprofit coalition awarded clean energy grants.”organizationBiden administration“The administration during which the nonprofit coalition was selected.”locationWashington“Location of the reporting.”personLee Zeldin“EPA Administrator who froze the funds.”