The Trump administration has terminated two federal clean energy grants and placed approximately 300 more under review, signaling a pivot away from clean energy development.
The canceled projects include a $5.3 million initiative to retrofit low-income multifamily buildings and a $1.5 million study evaluating electric vehicle carsharing programs.
The decision reflects the administration's prioritization of fossil fuel expansion as part of its energy agenda, which includes a rollback campaign targeting clean energy funding initiatives.
While the U.S. is stepping back in clean energy, the rest of the world, particularly China, is surging forward, accounting for a majority of renewable energy capacity installed globally.