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Energy Law

Nov. 22, 2011

DOE loan guarantee program under attack

Months after Solyndra plunged into bankruptcy, the Department of Energy's loan guarantee program is still under intense scrutiny over accusations that improper pressure from elected representatives influenced decision-making.


By Paul Jones


Daily Journal Staff Writer


PALO ALTO - Months after Fremont-based solar panel maker Solyndra plunged into bankruptcy, the Department of Energy's loan guarantee program which supported Solyndra and other energy ventures is still under intense scrutiny over accusations that improper pressure from elected representatives influenced its decision-making.


But even beyond the political accusations, energy experts say the DOE loan p...

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