The U.S. Department of Energys internal watchdog is investigating the Trump administrations cancellation of $7.6 billion in clean energy grants, primarily benefiting states that voted for Kamala Harris. The investigation aims to ensure the cancellations followed established criteria and complied with laws and policies. Democrats argue the cuts were politically motivated and could harm the electric grid, jobs, and energy costs. The Energy Department terminated 321 funding awards across 223 projects, citing inadequate advancement of national energy needs, economic viability, or positive return on investment. The investigation was requested by over two dozen Democratic members of Congress, who allege partisan bias and unlawful termination of bipartisan infrastructure law-funded awards.
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