NORTH CAROLINA, USA — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 22 other states sued the Environmental Protection Agency Thursday to recover more than $7 billion nationwide, including $150 million for North Carolina, intended to help low-income and rural communities install solar power and reduce energy costs.

The funds would have supported more than 12,000 households in North Carolina, helping families save an average of 20% on their utility bills while creating local energy jobs, according to a release by the attorney general's office.

“These funds were going to help low-income and rural North Carolinians save money on their energy bills,” Jackson said. “Thousands of families were going to have the option to install solar power, save money, and have another energy option after

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