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Wed, January 15, 2025

Trump nominee Chris Wright to lay out top 3 goals as energy secretary


Published on 2025-01-15 09:21:02 - MSN
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  • Chris Wright, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Energy Department, will celebrate his 60th birthday Wednesday by introducing himself to senators as a "science geek, turned tech nerd, turned lifelong energy entrepreneur.

Chris Wright, nominated by former President Donald Trump to be the next Energy Secretary, has outlined his top three goals for the Department of Energy. According to an article on MSN, Wright aims to prioritize energy security by promoting an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy, which includes expanding domestic production of oil, gas, coal, nuclear, and renewable energy sources. His second goal is to enhance the reliability of the U.S. electric grid, focusing on reducing blackouts and improving infrastructure resilience. Lastly, Wright plans to foster innovation in energy technology to ensure the U.S. remains a leader in energy production and technology, emphasizing the need for advancements in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) to address climate change while supporting economic growth.

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