Over the past few weeks, the Department of Energy has been looking at canceling billions of dollars’ worth of contracts. Now, the federal agency has confirmed that it’s axing $720 million worth of manufacturing awards.

The cuts affect companies that make battery materials, recycle lithium-ion batteries, and manufacture super-insulating windows.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright has been combing through contracts made during the Biden administration.

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