The open desert near Delta, Utah, is bustling with activity as workers gather around innovative energy projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change.
The local economy has surged as workers flock to Delta, with nearby motels full and the taco shop buzzing during dinner time, reflecting the area's growing importance to green energy.
Struggling to fund their hydrogen plant, developers found a lifeline in the federal government's Loan Programs Office, which historically supports innovative, groundbreaking industries.
With contrasting views on government support for new technologies, Democrats have bolstered the Loan Programs Office, while conservatives advocate for its elimination, putting future projects at risk.
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