Biden-Harris Administration Announces $150 Million to Strengthen Domestic Critical Material Supply Chains

The DOE announced $150 million in funding to develop domestic critical mineral supply chains, reducing reliance on foreign sources.
The funding will help produce critical minerals for clean energy tech like EVs, solar, wind, and hydrogen.
It will support R&D for new mineral sources and processing methods with lower costs and environmental impacts.
Projects must deliver economic & environmental benefits and support communities historically reliant on mining.
Since 2021, DOE has provided $41 million for critical mineral projects, including from mining waste, benefitting fossil fuel communities.

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Report Highlights 30 Stalled Energy Projects Facing Permitting Delays Across 6 States

New research from Americans for Prosperity reveals that a cumbersome permitting process, largely due to environmental regulations, has resulted in significant delays for 30 energy projects across six states, including projects in traditional and green energy, leading to higher energy costs for consumers.