The Trump administration has cancelled tens of millions of dollars in support for energy projects whose technology provider has been looking to usher in a new era of regional energy manufacturing at a nascent, state-supported battery-making plant in West Virginia.

The U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday announced the termination of 321 financial awards providing $7.56 billion in support for 223 projects. The terminations cut funding for clean energy projects in Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia, extending a history of President Donald Trump using his presidential power to target political opponents through financial penalties, legal prosecution or other means. Legislative Session

WV stands to benefit disproportionately from battery design Form Energy plans for Weir

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