The Department of Energy canceled awards to over 200 renewable energy projects.
The Department of Energy revoked $7.56 billion in grants and awards for 223 clean energy projects around the nation, reports Robert Walton in Smart Cities Dive.
According to a statement from the agency, “Following a thorough, individualized financial review, DOE determined that these projects did not adequately advance the nation’s energy needs, were not economically viable, and would not provide a positive return on investment of taxpayer dollars.”
A full list of the canceled awards is not available, but “Canceled funding awards reportedly include hydrogen projects in California and the Pacific Northwest. NRDC said the cancellations also include funding for battery plants, electric grid upgrades, clean vehicle manufacturing and industrial demonstrations projects.” California Governor Gavin Newsom said DOE canceled up to $1.2 billion for California’s planned hydrogen hub.
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