Why the DOE might loan millions to a controversial mine project
Last week, the Department of Energy\u2019s Loan Programs Office conditionally agreed to provide a $700 million loan to a controversial lithium mining project in Nevada. The site would extract critical minerals crucial\xa0to meeting President Joe Biden\u2019s clean energy goals, but has\xa0drawn significant environmental concerns. POLITICO\u2019s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the debate over the project and why the loan office is expected to be a major oversight focus of the GOP-controlled House. Plus, FERC is expected to vote on a final rule to strengthen utility cybersecurity standards.