Energy Secretary, Chris Wright

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright says net zero emissions by 2050 is ‘unachievable’ goal
While speaking at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship forum in London, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said “Net zero 2050 is a sinister goal, it’s a terrible goal. … the
Energy Secretary Chris Wright admits mistake in firing nuclear security workers
NBC News reported the Department of Energy struggled to re-hire the nuclear security workers it fired in billionaire Elon Musk's government downsizing.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright admits 'mistakes' in some DOGE layoffs
Elon Musk described the federal workforce as an "unelected bureaucracy" during the interview on Fox News Channel. In an interview from 2019, the music legend opens up to the camera in a revealing documentary. Rick Damigella reports.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright Implores Europeans to ‘Return to Sobriety’ on Climate, Energy
Energy Secretary Chris Wright assailed Net Zero 2050 in an address to the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London.
Senate Confirms Fossil Fuel CEO Chris Wright as Trump’s Energy Secretary
The CEO of Colorado’s Liberty Energy has been one of the fossil fuel industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change.
Chris Wright details DOE ‘energy dominance’ plans
Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued a broad plan Wednesday to “unleash energy dominance,” pledging to crack down on efficiency rules and increase energy production without “net-zero policies.”
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright attacks ‘sinister’ net-zero goals, singling out Britain
LONDON – US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Feb 17 called a pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 a “sinister goal”, and criticised the British government’s attempts to hit clean energy targets.
Who Is U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright?
Explore the background, priorities, and vision of U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright as he reshapes American energy policy.
Energy secretary calls net zero emissions goal unrealistic and harmful
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright condemned the goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, calling it "sinister" and arguing that it imposes high costs without benefits. Zack Budryk reports for The Hill.
Trump energy secretary says net zero emissions by 2050 is 'sinister' goal
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Monday slammed efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 as 'sinister.'
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DOE Secretary Wright: Coal is Critical to Meeting Energy Demand
It seems Energy Secretary Chris Wright has noticed China’s secret to industrialization: inexpensive coal power. China has more coal ...
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Trump’s New Energy Secretary Called Germany’s Energy Transition ‘Unreliable.’ But He Missed All the Nuance
Can He Make It Disappear? Chris Wright, the fossil fuel executive newly confirmed as secretary of energy, introduced himself to senior staff last week with a speech that was fascinating for the ...
Wright announces first new natural gas export approval of second Trump term
Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued the Trump administration’s first export authorization for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) ...
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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright Backs Coal and Attacks ‘Sinister’ Climate Targets at ARC Conference
The Trump appointee and fossil fuel executive called the transition to renewable energy “lunacy” at an event packed with ...
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Trump taps fossil fuel insider to run DOE’s renewable office
Audrey Robertson sits on the board of Liberty Energy, the fracking services company founded by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Klaber's Viewpoint: New energy secretary will have more levers to pull than past ones
"In 2025, the United States has access to tremendous energy resources and new technologies, and a renewed will to develop the ...
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Energy Secretary Delivers ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Speech at CPAC
Energy Secretary Chris Wright expounded on President Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” philosophy to an enthusiastic crowd ...
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New LNG export authorization for Louisiana project approved by Energy Department
As part of the Trump administration’s effort to promote fossil fuel development, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Feb.