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Audit Reveals $124K in Unauthorized EV Trip Expenses

1/20/2025

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A DOE audit revealed Secretary Granholm's June 2023 electric vehicle promotion trip incurred $124,823.94 in unauthorized expenses.
36 of 42 travel vouchers exceeded the per diem rate, with some lacking necessary approvals.
The trip aimed to advance Biden's clean energy agenda in Republican areas, prompting taxpayer stewardship concerns.
The DOE announced a $15 billion loan guarantee for PG&E to enhance hydropower and grid infrastructure.
$22.9 billion in green energy loans were allocated to Michigan utilities, raising potential conflict-of-interest issues involving Granholm.

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A DOE audit revealed Secretary Granholm's June 2023 electric vehicle promotion trip incurred $124,823.94 in unauthorized expenses.
36 of 42 travel vouchers exceeded the per diem rate, with some lacking necessary approvals.
The trip aimed to advance Biden's clean energy agenda in Republican areas, prompting taxpayer stewardship concerns.
The DOE announced a $15 billion loan guarantee for PG&E to enhance hydropower and grid infrastructure.
$22.9 billion in green energy loans were allocated to Michigan utilities, raising potential conflict-of-interest issues involving Granholm.