Federal ruling favors Solar for All program; data center moratorium tightened

A federal court decision backed the Solar for All initiative while regulators strengthened a data center moratorium, and new interconnection rules and grid technology research emerged amid questions about LNG-powered AI infrastructure.

First covered Sep 27, 2026 · 7:15 AM PT · 1 article

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18h Texas Energy & Power Solar Funds Clawed Back | Reading and Podcast Picks - September 27, 2026 — A ruling in favor of Solar for All; Data center moratorium strengthened; New interconnection rules; Why LNG for AI faces roadblocks; and a report from Columbia…

Primary sources

epa.gov Biden-Harris Administration Announces Two Texas Groups will Receive Over $405 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice | US EPA

More coverage from around the web

heatmap.news Data Center Moratoria Are ‘Unconstitutional,’ Lawsuits Claim - Heatmap News

cleantechnica.com Federal Court Rules Cancellation Of Solar For All Program Was Unlawful - CleanTechnica

pv-magazine-usa.com Federal court strikes down EPA cancellation of $7 billion Solar for All program - pv magazine USA

pv-magazine-usa.com Court blocks "de facto moratorium" on federal solar permitting - pv magazine USA

solarbuildermag.com Federal judge reinstates Trump-cancelled 'Solar For All' program | Solar Builder

Appeared in: 2026-09-27 (#3) · 2026-09-28 (#5)

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