Should the Energy Department cut funding?

Some Republicans, however, urged the Energy Department to make cuts despite the potential economic hit to their states and districts, noting that many of the projects may be untenable even with the federal support. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) said he supports narrowing grant funding to “projects that are committed and are still viable.”

What happens if we cancel hydrogen Hub projects?

“Cancelling hydrogen hub projects out of political spite has real consequences: it will kill jobs, harm our economy, and diminish our domestic energy production,” said Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.), in a statement.

Is Doe drafting a hit list of energy projects?

POLITICO previously reported that DOE is drafting a hit list of energy projects to submit to the White House for potential cuts as soon as this week.

Will the Energy Department kill energy projects funded by Biden?

The Energy Department is facing resistance from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle for considering killing several energy projects funded by the Biden administration. The pressure from the lawmakers comes as Energy Secretary Chris Wright weighs gutting the clean energy spending that President Donald Trump has blasted as the “green new scam.”

Does DOE funding energy research need to be cut?

Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.), who chairs the environment subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, said he supports DOE funding research into all forms of energy, but there is a “huge group” of non-research grants that need to be cut to get federal spending under control.