The Biden administration has been focused on finalizing federal loan guarantees for clean technology companies before Donald Trump's inauguration. The Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO) recently announced significant deals, including a $6.57 billion loan guarantee for Rivian to establish a new electric vehicle factory in Georgia. This funding aims to address the company's operational challenges and support its expansion in the EV market. Additionally, Plug Power, a manufacturer of fuel cells and hydrogen electrolyzers, secured a $1.66 billion loan guarantee to build hydrogen production facilities with low carbon emissions. The LPO's support is crucial for Plug Power's shift towards hydrogen production and expansion in the clean energy sector. Sunwealth, a commercial solar firm, also closed a $289.7 million loan guarantee to finance commercial solar and storage systems for new virtual power plants across 27 states. These agreements mark the end of a period of intense activity at the LPO, backed by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The LPO has been instrumental in funding various clean energy projects, from electric vehicle factories to clean-hydrogen production plants. Despite concerns about potential conflicts of interest, Biden's DOE officials emphasize the legal binding nature of these agreements and the importance of honoring commitments to advance clean energy initiatives.