The U.S. Department of Energy announces the termination of 223 energy projects involving $7.56 billion

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced the termination of 223 energy projects, involving approximately $7.56 billion; the projects mainly pertain to clean energy and renewable energy, with Democratic-leaning states generally affected, including California, Colorado, and New Jersey.

The press release from the U.S. Department of Energy stated that, from the perspectives of economic benefits, national security, and energy security, the terminated projects failed to meet the standards for continued federal investment; project funding recipients may file an appeal within 30 days