The Energy Department revealed it's carefully auditing billions of dollars in Biden-era grant awards. It could spell trouble for some projects.
Why it matters: The news sheds light on an area of intense interest — how and whether DOE will proceed with unprecedented project support amid Trump 2.0's climate policy U-turn.
The next phases of the IRA battle could pit GOP-friendly K Street players against House Republicans over the fate of major subsidies.
Why it matters: It highlights how legacy fossil fuel companies and groups have branched into climate tech sectors like hydrogen, offshore wind and carbon capture.