Energy storage project cuts

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4 FAQs about Energy storage project cuts

What projects are being cut from the Department of energy?

Projects promoting hydrogen, electric vehicles, carbon capture and direct air capture are among the list of potential cuts from the Department of Energy, according to a leaked list reviewed by The Times.

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.”

Are more energy cuts coming?

Trump’s Energy Cuts Punished Mostly Blue States. Red States Might Be Next. As New York and other states tally the damage, a leaked document suggests more Energy Department cuts may be coming. Workers at a direct air capture facility under construction in Texas last year. Credit...Ariana Gomez for The New York Times

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.