Solar for All

Summary

Solar for All is a component of the Inflation Reduction Act that aims to make affordable solar available to disadvantaged communities across all 50 U.S. states.

Under the $7 billion Solar for All program, the 60 grant recipients will create new or expand existing low-income solar programs, which will enable over 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged communities to benefit from distributed solar energy.

Collectively, these programs will deliver on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s objectives by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollution, delivering cost savings on electric bills for overburdened households, and unlocking new markets for distributed solar in states and territories that have never had statewide low-income solar program before. (https://www.epa.gov/greenhouse-gas-reduction-fund/solar-all)

Some basics about Solar for All:

  • 5-year duration

  • Will pay for cost of solar installation (amount varies by state)

  • Enabling upgrades (such as roof repair/ replacement) possible (up to 20% of grant award)

  • Project management may be necessary to participate

  • 25% of SFA can go to admin

  • For more information about the EPA’s Solar for All program visit: https://www.epa.gov/greenhouse-gas-reduction-fund/solar-all