Overview
- DOE confirmed RIF notices across EERE, OCED, SCEP and the Minority Economic Impact office, with no breakdown by office.
- The federal workers’ union said employees in the solar, wind and hydrogen suboffices within EERE received notices.
- The actions formed part of about 4,000 layoffs across agencies, including roughly 187 at DOE, during the government shutdown.
- A department spokesperson labeled the targeted offices wasteful and said they are being realigned to Trump administration energy priorities.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright also moved to cut billions for hydrogen hubs and carbon-capture projects, while experts warn policy-based RIFs could face legal challenge.