**California’s Delay on Community Solar Decisions Could Jeopardize Federal Funding and Home Solar Progress**
The solar industry is buzzing with frustration as California’s Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has announced yet another delay in the rollout of its Community Renewable Energy Program (CREP). This comes at a high price: the potential loss of $250 million in federal “Solar for All” funds, a key resource intended to help underserved communities access renewable energy through programs like solar panels for your home.
### **What is the Solar for All Program?**
Announced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2023, the Solar for All program was designed to provide access to solar for low-income households across the U.S. With $9 billion in funding, the initiative aims to encourage projects that prioritize disadvantaged communities, helping them benefit from affordable and sustainable power options. For homeowners and renters alike, solar panels for your home can drastically reduce energy costs while contributing to efforts to combat climate change.
California’s $250 million slice of this funding pie is now at risk. The state must demonstrate that the funds will be deployed within the first year of grant effectiveness—a requirement that is notably unlikely to be met if delays persist.
### **What’s Causing the Delay
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/12/11/california-public-utilities-commission-kicks-community-solar-deadline-to-2026/
