Energy Research to Go on Despite Proposed Cuts, Brouillette Says

The Energy Department’s research and development on renewable energy technology will continue despite the White House’s budget proposal to eliminate those programs, Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette told a Senate panel Tuesday.

“I assure you we’re going to continue that work regardless of the numbers in this budget,” Brouillette told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee during a budget hearing.

Senators from both parties criticized the White House for its proposal to eviscerate its renewable energy and energy efficiency programs as part of the Energy Department’s $35.36 billion budget request for fiscal 2021. The figure represents an 8.18% drop from ...