US DOE cancels 321 energy awards, saving $7.56 billion
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has terminated 321 financial awards linked to 223 projects, generating an estimated $7.56 billion in taxpayer savings. The decision follows a comprehensive review that found these projects did not meet national energy needs, lacked economic viability, and were unlikely to deliver a positive return on public funds. The awards were issued by the Offices of Clean Energy Demonstrations, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Grid Deployment, Manufacturing and Energy Supply…