Federal funding has been pulled for a major project in Lodi.

The White House announced $8 billion worth for clean energy projects would be cancelled. This is part of the first round of cuts the Trump administration said would occur during the government shutdown.

The project in question is called the Lodi Energy Center Hydrogen Project.

The U.S. Department of Energy canceled nearly $35 million for the facility, which promised to lower energy bills, create over 200 jobs and clean air.

The project would include the existing natural gas facility off Interstate 5 with the goal of producing clean hydrogen energy and increasing grid reliability.

According to Lodi Councilmember Mikey Hothi, the Port of Oakland has already indicated interest in fueling its heavy-duty machinery and trucks with

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