Chris Wright Is Confirmed as Secretary of Energy
The former fracking executive said in confirmation hearings that his top priority would be to “unleash” American energy production.
Chris Wright, Former Fracking Executive, Confirmed As Nation's 17th Energy Secretary
The Senate voted Monday to confirm Chris Wright as the nation’s 17th secretary of the Department of Energy.
U.S. Department of Energy: Secretary Chris Wright Outlines Department Priorities
United States Department of Energy (“DOE”) Secretary, Chris Wright, announced on February 5th the DOE’s priorities under the Trump Administration. Secretary Wright entitled the initiative:
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Meet Chris Wright, Donald Trump’s Energy Evangelist
The secretary wants to get politics out of the power business.
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.”
Senate confirms fracking executive Chris Wright as Trump's energy secretary
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright, a fracking executive, to be President Donald Trump's energy secretary.
How each senator voted on Chris Wright for energy secretary
The Senate confirmed Chris Wright, the head of fracking company Liberty Energy, as energy secretary in an 59-38 vote on Monday with eight senators who caucus with Democrats joining Republicans in clearing his nomination to lead the department.
Senate handily confirms Chris Wright as Energy secretary
The Senate confirmed fracking CEO Chris Wright as Energy secretary in a bipartisan vote Monday evening. Why it matters: Wright will immediately have to smooth out President Trump's efforts to slow down — or halt entirely — climate change-related spending.
Oklo Announces Board Transition Following Chris Wright’s Confirmation as Secretary of Energy
Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) today announced that Chris Wright, a member of its Board of Directors, was confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Energy on February 3, 2025. As a result, Wright has stepped down from Oklo’s Board to assume this critical role in advancing the nation’s energy policies.
Senate confirms Trump pick for Energy secretary Chris Wright
The Senate confirmed oil industry exec Chris Wright to lead the Department of Energy, after the Trump nominee testified that climate change is real.
Trump's Energy Secretary Chris Wright gives an early look at his plans
New Energy Secretary Chris Wright is providing the first looks at his agenda and style since winning Senate confirmation — and leaving big funding questions unanswered. State of play: The fracking exec who also backs clean-tech companies addressed the agency Wednesday and issued a memo outlining priorities.
Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to ‘unleash’ US resources
The Senate has confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President ...
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Wright defends DOGE ‘kids’ at Energy Department
"They don't have security clearances," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, dismissing rumors of Elon Musk's aides being given ...
Trump energy secretary allowed 23-year-old DOGE rep to access IT systems over objections from general counsel
DOE leadership installed a different SpaceX engineer as chief information officer — the department’s top IT official.
US Energy Secretary derides net-zero policies in new order
The U.S. Department of Energy will prioritize expanding energy production over achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, according to an order issued on Wednesday by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Energy secretary warns against treating climate change as 'political football': 'Slow-moving problem'
Energy Secretary Chris Wright joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss how he will implement his top priorities under President ...