When the Trump administration axed a slate of energy projects last year, it blocked tens of millions of dollars meant for Maryland companies and scientists to fortify the power grid, research hydrogen fuel cells and explore the applications of electric heat pumps.
Now, President Donald Trump’s energy department admits it canceled that money for a political reason: Because Maryland is represented by Democrats and supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
In a recent court filing, U.S. Department of Energy attorneys said the agency terminated more than $7.5 billion in grants around the country “based solely
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