Biden's Clean Energy Plans Hit Snag: DOE Cancels $7.6 Billion in Projects
The Biden administration's plans to develop clean energy sources have hit a snag. The Department of Energy has announced the termination of financial awards supporting 223 projects, including several green initiatives in Democratic-leaning states. This move is expected to save about $7.6 billion.
The cancellations include an upgrade to electric transmission lines in California, which was awarded a $600 million federal grant last year to a consortium including the California Energy Commission and Southern California Edison. The project aimed to improve 100 miles of transmission lines, enabling faster access to clean energy.
Other canceled awards include grants for grid improvements, carbon capture demonstration projects, and hydrogen hubs in California and the Pacific Northwest. The Biden administration previously announced up to $2.2 billion for hydrogen hubs as part of its clean energy efforts. The termination of funding can be appealed within 30 days, and some projects have already begun the appeal process.
The defunding of these projects raises questions about the administration's commitment to energy development. The move comes after the Trump administration's plan to cancel billions of dollars for energy projects following the U.S. government shutdown. More than $3.1 billion of the canceled funding was awarded between Election Day and Inauguration Day. The fate of these projects now hangs in the balance, pending the appeal process.
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