Department of Energy Cuts Spending on Energy Projects
The Department of Energy is making significant spending cuts, despite bipartisan pushback and anxiety.
The department is canceling billions of dollars in awards for energy projects, including hydrogen and carbon capture, that don't align with the Trump administration's goals, policies, and priorities.
"This project does not align with agency priorities,"
an agency official wrote in a termination letter. The department is sending termination notices to award recipients, informing them that funding will be shifted to projects that better match President Donald Trump's policy objectives.
A DOE official stated that
"Termination will allow for funding to be directed towards projects designed to align with DOE's goals and priorities."
Author's summary: DOE cuts $7.5B in energy project awards.
- Department of Energy cancels awards for energy projects
- Funding will be shifted to projects that align with Trump administration's goals