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Energy Department Cancels $7.56 Billion in Clean-Energy Awards Across 16 States

The department says a case-by-case review found the Biden-era awards uneconomic, failing to advance national energy needs.

High-voltage power lines are seen in East China Township, Michigan, U.S., March 8, 2025. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook
Energy Department headquarters in Washington. Photo: J. David Ake/Getty Images
Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks during a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Overview

  • DOE terminated 321 awards supporting 223 projects across six program offices and gave recipients 30 days to appeal.
  • OMB Director Russ Vought announced the cuts in 16 states that supported Kamala Harris in 2024, including California and New York.
  • Projects reportedly include California’s $1.2 billion ARCHES hydrogen hub and the Pacific Northwest hub, plus many direct air capture, battery, grid and manufacturing efforts, though no official list has been released.
  • DOE says 26% of the canceled awards were issued between Election Day and Inauguration Day, representing more than $3.1 billion under tightened review standards.
  • Democrats, environmental groups and state officials call the move politically targeted and warn of job losses and higher energy costs, as Reuters reports the action is part of a wider funding freeze during the shutdown.