You Thought You'd Heard It All, but Now We Bring You: Free Solar Panels for Illegal Aliens
California is implementing a program that provides free solar panels and other benefits to low-income farmworkers, including undocumented immigrants. The initiative, part of the state's cap-and-trade system, has allocated millions of dollars since 2019. Critics argue that this program is a misuse of taxpayer funds and raises questions about its legality and effectiveness.
- ▪California's Farmworker Housing Component of the Low-Income Weatherization Program offers free solar panels to low-income farmworkers, including illegal immigrants.
- ▪The state has earmarked $49 million for this program since 2019, funded through its cap-and-trade system.
- ▪Participants can use foreign identification to apply for benefits, as the program does not require legal status in the U.S.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean right, 2 right.
- ▪ California Gives Illegal Aliens ‘Free’ Fridges, Solar Panels — PJ Media
- ▪ California Is Giving Free Solar Panels to Illegal Aliens — Real Clear Policy
- ▪ California’s latest benefit to illegal immigrants: Free solar panels — California Post
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You Thought You'd Heard It All, but Now We Bring You: Free Solar Panels for Illegal Aliens By Bob Hoge | 8:50 PM on May 27, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Scott Smith When you read the headline, which frankly almost reads like satire because the reality behind it is so bonkers, you probably thought to yourself, I bet this involves California. And indeed it does. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); In yet another example of the Golden State’s endless grift, it turns out the state is paying for free solar panels, refrigerators, and more for folks who are not in this country…
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