DOE Accused of Canceling $8 Billion in Renewable Energy Grants Based on Political Affiliation
The U.S. Department of Energy, under the Trump administration, is alleged to have canceled nearly 300 renewable energy grants based on whether the recipient states supported Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Legal filings state the decisions were made "solely"…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 24, 2026 —
Allegations have surfaced that the U.S. Department of Energy, during the Trump administration, canceled approximately 300 renewable energy grants. These cancellations are reportedly tied to the political leanings of the recipient states, specifically whether they supported Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
According to legal filings, the decisions to cancel these grants were made “solely” based on the political identity of the states receiving the funding. The filings indicate that the affected states were predominantly identified as “Blue States,” which had voted for Kamala Harris and were represented by Democratic senators.
The total value of the canceled renewable energy projects is estimated to be around $8 billion. These cancellations impacted a total of 16 states across the country.
These claims contrast with previous statements made by Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Wright had previously testified that the decisions regarding these grants were not influenced by political considerations.
The alleged politicization of the grant cancellations has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers. Some have characterized the move as an instance of “weaponizing the federal government.”
Story summarized from the original created by Evan Thomas on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.
