POLITICO Energy POLITICO Scoop: Trump is considering a Blue state hydrogen project purge
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Mar 27, 2025 Zack Colman, a climate change reporter for POLITICO, dives into the controversial potential cuts to clean energy funding by the Energy Department, particularly targeting Democratic states. He outlines concerns about politicization in hydrogen projects, revealing a preference for GOP-leaning areas. Discussion includes an alarming $800 million cut to small-scale clean energy initiatives and the broader impacts on job creation in key industrial regions. Colman emphasizes the legal challenges and need for bipartisan support to navigate this contentious landscape.
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Potential Funding Cuts for Clean Energy Projects Based on State Political Affiliation
- The Department of Energy (DOE) considers cutting funding for clean energy projects in Democratic states.
- Similar projects in Republican states may retain funding, potentially politicizing the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Further Potential Cuts to Clean Energy Projects
- A separate document reveals potential DOE cuts of $800 million to clean energy projects, mainly in Democratic states.
- These projects, funded by bipartisan infrastructure law dollars, are often under $10 million and cover various energy sectors.
Potential Constitutional and Trust Issues
- The executive branch's potential to claw back legislatively approved spending raises constitutional questions.
- Canceling contracts could jeopardize private sector trust in future federal deals, setting a concerning precedent.