Department of Energy Pulls $15.3M in Funding for Western New York Project

MEDINA, N.Y. — The federal government has pulled $15.3 million in funding for a decarbonization project at an Orleans County ethanol plant.

The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday announced the cancellation of 24 awards issued to projects across the country by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstration.

The $15.3 million award for a project at the Western New York Energy plant, 4141 Bates Road, Medina, was issued Jan. 15, days before President Donald Trump took office, according to the DOE's announcement.

Source: WGRZ, May 31, 2025, https://www.wgrz.com/article/m...