What are the energy cuts affecting the energy industry?

The cuts include several long-duration battery storage projects to companies developing technology to support utilities in better storing power produced from renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

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.”

Did doe cut the power up New England project?

Another list circulating on the Hill obtained by POLITICO weighs cuts to the Power Up New England project — an energy storage and transmission project that was awarded $389 million by DOE — along with 20 different transmission siting and economic development grants.

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.

Why did Democrats cut funding for energy hubs & other energy projects?

Democratic lawmakers argued that cutting funding for the hubs and other energy projects would be hypocritical to Republicans’ stated goal to increase U.S. energy output — and would be another example of the Trump administration’s legally dubious effort to impound congressionally appropriated money.

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.