It is unclear why the DOE’s popular awards—which have recently gone to companies doing research on energy efficiency and improved battery technology—suddenly require additional review by Secretary Rick Perry.
At an energy conference in New York, Perry forcefully backed the Trump administration’s agenda to double down on fossil fuels at the expense of clean energy.
A supervisor at the agency reportedly has banned the phrases "climate change," "emissions reduction," and "Paris Agreement" in memos and other written communications.
