Billions allocated for rural electric cooperatives under the New ERA program remain frozen due to ongoing compliance reviews by the Department of Agriculture. Initially established by the Inflation Reduction Act, this $9.7 billion funding source has faced suspensions as courts have mandated its release. However, Trump's administration remains unyielding, ignoring court orders amid ongoing debates about governmental authority. Rural co-op leaders are resigned to a lengthy wait for these funds, which were critical for developing renewable energy sources and projects nationwide, particularly as the program's website has gone offline amid the standoff.
The Empowering Rural America program, a $9.7 billion grant and loan initiative, is suspended due to a funding freeze initiated during the Trump administration, despite court orders.
Despite federal court rulings to revive funding for rural electric cooperatives, the Department of Agriculture remains unresponsive, leaving billions stuck in limbo for projects, particularly renewable energy initiatives.
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