"The Trump administration is cancelling $7.6 billion in grants that supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states, all of which voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in last year's presidential election. The cuts were announced in a social media post late Wednesday by Russell Vought, the White House budget director: "Nearly $8 billion in Green New Scam funding to fuel the Left's climate agenda is being cancelled." The move comes as President Donald Trump threatens cuts and firings in his fight with congressional Democrats over the federal government shutdown."
"These cuts are likely to affect battery plants, hydrogen technology projects, upgrades to the electric grid, and carbon-capture efforts, among many others, according to the environmental nonprofit Natural Resources Defense Council. The Energy Department said in a statement Thursday that 223 projects were terminated after a review determined they did not adequately advance the nation's energy needs or were not economically viable. Officials did not provide details about which projects are being cut, but said funding came from the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, and other DOE bureaus."
"The cuts include $1.2 billion for California's hydrogen hub that is aimed at accelerating hydrogen technology and production, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom 's office. The private sector has committed $10 billion for the hydrogen hub, Newsom's office said, adding that canceling the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems threatens over 200,000 jobs. "Clean hydrogen deserves to be part of California's energy future - creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and saving billions in health costs," the Democratic governor said. California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla called cancelation of the project "vindictive, shortsighted and proof this administration is not serious about American energy dominance.""
Federal officials cancelled $7.6 billion in grants that supported hundreds of clean energy projects across 16 states, removing funding for battery plants, hydrogen technology, electric-grid upgrades, and carbon-capture efforts. The Energy Department said 223 projects were terminated after a review found they failed to advance energy needs or were not economically viable, and that the awards originated from multiple DOE offices. The cuts include $1.2 billion for California's hydrogen hub, despite $10 billion in private commitments and state warnings that cancellation threatens more than 200,000 jobs. Administration officials framed the action as halting partisan climate spending amid budget disputes.
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