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Factor This finance and project development roundup: AlphaGen, Ampacity, CPS Energy, EDF, Lightshift Energy
In what is either an all-timer of a coincidence or President Trump directing the U.S. government to harm his perceived enemies (again), the Department of Energy is pulling $7.6 billion in grants supporting 223 clean energy projects in 16 states –...
Trump cutting billions in green energy funding in states Harris won
The Trump administration is cutting billions of dollars for green energy projects, particularly in states that did not vote for President Trump. The Energy Department announced late Wednesday that it was cutting awards that funded a total of 223...

Federal judge finds feds illegally capped sustainable energy funding in Oregon, California, 17 other states
The U.S. Department of Energy broke the law last month when officials attempted to cap the amount of federal funding states could receive to cover the staff and administrative costs of sustainable energy and energy efficiency projects, a federal...

Trump administration targets CT in plan to cut $8 billion for energy projects
A dozen federal grants that support energy projects in Connecticut are on the chopping block as the Trump administration cuts more funding in the early days of a government shutdown. President Donald Trump has warned that his administration could...

At manufacturing summit, CT businesses highlight tariff concerns
CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. With a shifting international trade landscape and unexpected federal policy announcements, tariffs are top of mind for...

Energy Department cancels $7.5 billion for hundreds of projects, mostly in blue states
WASHINGTON — The Energy Department said Wednesday night that it would cancel more than $7.5 billion in Biden-era awards for hundreds of energy projects, with the vast majority located in states led by Democrats. The move underscored how the Trump...

Industry leaders, officials expect $50 million award to boost biotech
Last week, Gov. Ned Lamont announced New Haven as the recipient of a $50.5 million award for biotech infrastructure. Nicolas Ciminiello 6:06 am, Oct 03, 2025 Staff Reporter Luke Huh, Contributing Photographer A week after Gov. Ned Lamont’s...

Hurd State Park Is an Underrated Connecticut Park That Will Surprise You This Fall

Trump administration slashes $550 million in Colorado clean energy grants, Democrats call it revenge
Colorado is losing $550 million in federal clean energy grants as Trump administration officials slash awards to primarily Democratic-controlled states during the budget shutdown, including a highly-touted $326 million block to Colorado State...

Trump administration cuts funding for dozens of clean energy projects across Pacific Northwest Oregon and Washington condemned the Department of Energy's cuts across the board, specifically for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub.
Oregon and Washington condemned the Department of Energy's cuts across the board, specifically for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. OREGON, USA — The Trump administration is yanking $7.6 billion in grants supporting over 200 clean energy...

Energy Department cancels $7.5 billion for hundreds of energy projects, mostly in blue states
WASHINGTON — The Energy Department said Wednesday night that it would cancel more than $7.5 billion in Biden-era awards for hundreds of energy projects, with the vast majority located in states led by Democrats. The move underscored how the Trump...

Energy shares in focus: Why Macquarie says Santos shares could surge 22%
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Trump administration terminates funding for dozens of New England energy projects
As part of a seemingly targeted effort by the Trump administration to slash funding for blue states, the Department of Energy this week canceled funding for dozens of New England energy projects. About 30 awards were canceled in Massachusetts,...

Trump Cuts $8B In Clean Energy Projects In CA And Other States That Backed Harris
The White House budget director, highlighted the cutbacks Wednesday, saying money "to fuel the Left's climate agenda is being cancelled." Posted Thu, Oct 2, 2025 at 3:21 pm PT The Trump administration is cancelling $7.6 billion in grants that...

What is the Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut?
SIMSBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The winner of the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut contest was crowned on Thursday. Simsbury-based Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense’s Frangible Joint, which is a key component in NASA space missions, was announced...

Energy Department rescinds $7.5 billion for projects in 16 Democratic states
The Trump administration rescinded funding for more than 230 energy projects approved under former President Joe Biden. The Department of Energy (DOE) said the cancellations will save taxpayers $7.5 billion, and it had determined that the projects...

Federal judge finds feds illegally capped sustainable energy funding in Oregon, 18 other states
The U.S. Department of Energy broke the law last month when officials attempted to cap the amount of federal funding states could receive to cover the staff and administrative costs of sustainable energy and energy efficiency projects, a federal...

Trump eliminates $550 million in Colorado clean energy projects as administration targets blue states
The Trump administration is canceling $7.6 billion in grants that supported clean energy projects in 16 states — including Colorado, where more than $550 million in funding is set to be eliminated in what the state decried as “politically...

US State Consumer Data Privacy Laws: Rights Comparison
Our new chart identifies and analyzes the rights provided by the 19 state consumer data privacy laws. One way state consumer data privacy laws vary is in the rights they provide to consumers. In 2025, this patchwork became even more pronounced,...

Trump administration cuts funding for dozens of clean energy projects across Pacific Northwest
Oregon and Washington condemned the Department of Energy's cuts across the board, specifically for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. OREGON, USA — The Trump administration is yanking $7.6 billion in grants supporting over 200 clean energy...