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DOE Cuts $13B Clean Energy Funding, Sparks Controversy

9/28/2025

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to cancel $13 billion in clean energy funding, including solar and wind.
Secretary Chris Wright says the move reflects prudent taxpayer spending, while the administration targets the Maryland offshore wind project.
The action follows the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) termination of Solar for All and draws California Governor Gavin Newsom's criticism.

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to cancel $13 billion in clean energy funding, including solar and wind.
Secretary Chris Wright says the move reflects prudent taxpayer spending, while the administration targets the Maryland offshore wind project.
The action follows the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) termination of Solar for All and draws California Governor Gavin Newsom's criticism.