Energy Department Could Ax Costly Renewable Energy Offices
The potential cuts, worth millions of dollars, would impact offices within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, including Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies, Solar Energy Technologies, Wind Energy Technologies and Renewable Energy Grid Integration, according to a document reviewed by Politico’s E&E News. This is the latest reported slashing of government funds for climate and renewable energy initiatives that were championed during former President Joe Biden’s administration, though Congress will ultimately have to sign off on the decision. (RELATED: ‘Got To Go’: DOE To Cut Off Billions Of Dollars’ Worth Of Biden-Era Green Energy Projects)