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    Chris Wright

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    What the Secretary of Energy does

    Runs America's nuclear weapons program and leads the nation's energy strategy.

    Common misconceptions(3)
    • Sets gasoline pricesActually: Gas prices are driven by global oil markets. DOE tracks and reports prices but does not control them.
    • Regulates utility companiesActually: Most utility rates are regulated by state commissions. FERC (an independent agency) handles interstate electricity and pipelines.
    • Focuses mainly on renewablesActually: Its biggest job is nuclear weapons and waste — about two-thirds of the budget. Energy research is a smaller slice.
    Sourced fromEnergy.gov — Mission·Reviewed 2026-04-23

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    Born
    Colorado · age 61
    Party
    Republican
    Education
    BS, MS · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Previously
    Chief executive officer · Liberty Energy
    Family
    Spouse: Liz Wright
    Confirmed
    59–38

    Did you know

    In 2019 he drank fracking fluid to demonstrate it was not dangerous.

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    Chris WrightConfirmed

    Secretary of Energy · Department of Energy

    Confirmed by the Senate 59-38.

    Feb 3, 2025

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    Green energy mandates have driven up electricity prices in New York while shrinking the state’s overall electricity production. Data centers are the greatest tool we have right now to stop the rise in electricity prices and ultimately bring them back down. https://t.co/mSJfnXZvgh

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    We mourn the loss of Senator Lindsey Graham. His life was defined by decades of service to our nation. He was a relentless champion of peace thru American strength. My last interaction with Lindsey was co-authoring an unpublished editorial urging Europeans to promptly end

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    I have loved science my whole life—and enjoyed the opportunity to share that with the next generation as @Freedom250’s Great American State Fair.  However, I can confirm I do not know Pi to the 25th digit. https://t.co/YRQeRVFhv8

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    Yesterday, I hosted 'Stump the Secretary' at @Freedom250's Great American State Fair.   Kids asked questions ranging from how fireworks are different colors to when we'll see nuclear reactors on the moon.   Absolutely loved the curiosity and creativity—the future is bright! https://t.co/eWBTZu9okX

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    Matt Weilicki is an honest scientist who follows the data wherever it leads. That is what science is all about. He will lead our efforts to honestly present the empirical climate data to guide policy makers. Sadly, too much of the mainstream climate community has focused on a

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    17 years ago, Democrat leaders started closing coal, nuclear and gas plants and instead bet on wind and solar. The result was higher prices and no meaningful growth in electricity production. Fortunately, the Working Families Tax Cut ended new wind and solar subsidies on July 4. https://t.co/7yU689kSRD

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    Chris WrightJul 6

    There is no better place in the world to be born than the United States of America. And thanks to @POTUS’ Trump Accounts, America’s newest generation will have the opportunity to begin building long-term financial security from day one. As we begin our next 250 years, we’re

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    Chris WrightJul 4

    As we celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day, we’re reminded that our nation’s greatest strength has always been the spirit, ingenuity, and resilience of our people. One year after the Working Families Tax Cuts, we’re continuing to unleash American energy, strengthen our https://t.co/XCvtCsmVE5

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    Chris WrightJul 2

    I'm thrilled to report that after 35 years, on July 4th, we will end the subsidies for new wind and solar projects, thanks President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cut. https://t.co/OKgFYIIEF8

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    Chris WrightJul 2

    As we approach peak electricity demand in the 13-state Mid-Atlantic region, at 7am this morning less than six percent of electricity generation was coming from renewables. Over 91 percent of generation is coming from gas, nuclear and coal—keeping our air conditioners blasting. https://t.co/pZsMdwkDmK

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    Chris WrightJul 2

    In America, you should be able to choose between a drying machine that takes multiple cycles to dry your clothes and one that does it on the first try — unfortunately, past administrations thought otherwise.

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    Chris WrightJul 1

    Incredible day at the @Freedom250 Great American State Fair speaking with lots of America-loving attendees!  Naturally, I thought @ENERGY’s booth was the best but enjoyed checking out @DeptofWar, @USDA, @USDOL, and @Interior too. If you haven’t been, go check it out! https://t.co/2aoAypfKl0

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