On Monday, New York Senator Chuck Schumer called for a comprehensive review of all outstanding renewable energy projects funded by or seeking funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. He says it's all in an effort to ensure that the jobs created by the projects are located in the US and not overseas.

Schumer urged the Obama administration on Thursday to block any stimulus money from financing a proposed wind farm in Texas that would rely entirely on wind turbines built in China.

The $1.5 billion project would create an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 jobs in China, but only a small fraction of that in the US. Organizers have said they will seek to defray up to 30% of the cost, or $450 million, with funds authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

In a letter sent to U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu, Schumer urged that the project receive no stimulus dollars unless the project relies on American-built products rather than the Chinese turbines.