I mean if the DoD thought the projects were worthwhile to begin with, yes, I think it is eyebrow raising to cancel grants based on a keyword search for "solar energy," "hydrogen energy," "electrification," or "geothermal energy."

That the administration thinks these terms signify "wokeness" or whatever is depressing. Not difficult to imagine research grants with military applications using these words. Follow the war in Ukraine much? Energy infrastructure is frequently in the headlines.