"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."
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 White House budget director called the funding "Nearly $8 billion in Green New Scam funding to fuel the Left's climate agenda." The cuts coincide with President Trump threatening cuts and firings amid a dispute with congressional Democrats over the federal government shutdown. The cancellations are likely to affect battery plants, hydrogen projects, electric grid upgrades and carbon-capture efforts. The Energy Department terminated 223 projects after a review found they did not adequately advance national energy needs or were not economically viable. The cuts include $1.2 billion for California's hydrogen hub, with officials warning of significant private commitments and potential job losses.
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