US EditionEnergy Department to Slash $7.5B in Project Funds, Almost All in Democrat-Led States
The Department of Energy canceled $7.5 billion for 223 projects after a review found them economically unviable and not advancing U.S. energy needs, affecting 16 states.
- On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced it would withdraw funding for 223 energy projects across 16 states, eliminating over $7.5 billion in government awards.
- The cancellations came after a detailed review of each project starting in May, which revealed that many did not meet the necessary criteria related to financial feasibility, national interests, or energy priorities, with 26% of the awards having been granted during the final months of the Biden administration.
- Major affected projects include clean hydrogen hubs in California and the Pacific Northwest, grid upgrades in Minnesota and California, and a low-carbon cement manufacturing grant in Massachusetts impacting dozens of jobs.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the cuts as harmful to families and jobs, while advocates like Ian Wells said the projects aimed to reduce emissions and restore manufacturing competitiveness by creating cleaner air and more jobs.
- Critics caution that ending these initiatives could lead to higher energy costs, job losses affecting thousands of workers, and reduced stability of the power grid, while those impacted have a 30-day window to challenge the department’s funding decisions.
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Energy Department to slash $7.5B in project funds, almost all in Democrat-led states
The U.S. Department of Energy is canceling hundreds of funded projects that it says aren't worth the investment.Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, announced on Wednesday that funds for 223 projects across 16 states would be canceled.Most of the states are led by Democratic governors and have elected Democratic lawmakers to the U.S. Senate.In total, the projects set to shutter account for more than $7.5 bill…
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