SPOKANE, Wash. — Billions of dollars in clean energy funding are being cut by the Trump Administration and some of the hardest hit areas include Eastern Washington.

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night his administration is canceling $7.6 billion in clean energy projects across 16 states, including Washington, which will now lose $1.1 billion.

The Administration says this comes as the government is shut down. In response, the White House claims the cuts are necessary.

The Department of Energy says a review showed 223 energy projects were proven to be no longer viable. On Thursday, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson responded.

His office released a statement condemning the decision, citing 11 federally funded projects totaling $1.1 billion that will be impacted.

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