The Biden-era program, dubbed “Solar For All,” earmarked $7 billion for distribution to solar energy developments led by states and Tribal governments. States like Massachusetts and Michigan were previously approved for $156 million, while others like Arkansas were set to receive over $93 million.

But when it came time for the federal government to pay the piper, Zeldin and the EPA refused, calling it a “boondoggle.” That decision set off an immediate legal battle, which was recently resolved in favor of the Solar For All recipients. Despite a federal court order that the government dish out the funds, the EPA has yet to loosen its purse strings, leaving questions as to whether the agency will appeal the decision — or even ignore it entirely.