The new report has exposed Energy Foundation China (EFC) as a U.S.-based organization that is closely tied to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The report outlines EFC’s role in funding left-wing climate initiatives, promoting green energy alternatives, and undermining American energy independence. The organization, headquartered in San Francisco but with employees mostly based in Beijing, has been linked to entities such as the Rocky Mountain Institute and Natural Resources Defense Council, which are part of the U.S. green energy movement. The report has prompted investigations into EFC’s financial activities and its impact on domestic energy policies, raising concerns about CCP influence on American climate initiatives. The report highlights that EFC has been funding various climate advocacy groups and has been involved in efforts to push for the phasing out of fossil fuels and the implementation of green energy alternatives. The report also details how EFC has been instrumental in leading state-level legislative efforts against Bayer, the leading Western fertilizer company, with the aim of driving the company out of the U.S. and in turn, forcing reliance on Chinese suppliers. Additionally, the report outlines how EFC has been providing millions of dollars to the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to support a clean energy future and how ICCT has been an active supporter of climate initiatives in the Inflation Reduction Act targeting increased battery electric trucking infrastructure. The report also details EFC’s collaborations with U.S. entities and officials, including in 2023 when it provided support for an event featuring California Gov. Gavin Newsom during a visit to China and later hosted a forum promoting low-carbon cooperation between the two nations. However, EFC has denied the allegations, stating it is an independent grantmaking charitable organization that provides funding for research and capacity building related to climate change and China. The report has prompted calls for congressional oversight, with State Armor sending letters to Republican committee chairs requesting action and oversight on the matter. The U.S. government is concerned that the CCP’s growing influence could lead to an increase in dependence on Chinese technology and supply chains, potentially compromising U.S. energy security and national sovereignty.