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101 - The Secretary of Energy

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This is your What does the US Secretary of Energy do, a 101 podcast."Secretary of Energy Living Biography" is a captivating biographical podcast offering listeners an in-depth look into the life and career of the current and past Secretaries of Energy. Updated regularly, this podcast dives into the pivotal moments, challenges, and achievements that have shaped their contributions to the global energy landscape. Perfect for energy enthusiasts, policymakers, and history buffs, each episode provides

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1:34

Reviving Venezuela's Oil Production: Energy Secretary...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2026/01/06

Energy Secretary Chris Wright is leading a major push to revive Venezuelas oil production. According to E and E News, Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum are scheduling their first formal calls with oil company chief executives. This comes days after President Donald Trump said United States oil companies will spend billions of dollars in Venezuela. The effort aims to pressure petroleum businesses to invest in the countrys shattered oil fields after decades of neglect under the socialist

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2:05

U.S. Energy Secretary Drives Domestic Energy...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2026/01/04

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has been active in promoting American energy priorities amid recent developments. On a recent visit to the Pacific Northwest, Wright stopped at Ice Harbor Dam, where he highlighted the critical value of hydropower in powering the nation reliably and affordably. Electric Energy Online reports that during the tour, he emphasized how such facilities support energy dominance and meet growing demands.Wright's leadership aligns with President Trump's push for

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2:23

Colorado Coal Plant Ordered to Remain Operational...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2026/01/01

Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued an emergency directive on Tuesday ordering one unit at the coal-fired Craig Generating Station in northwest Colorado to stay ready for operation until March 30, 2026. The Denver Gazette reports this move under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act aims to address shortages of electric energy and generation facilities in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council Northwest region. The plant's retirement was set for Wednesday, but mechanical issues currently

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2:01

Navigating Energy Shifts: Balancing Fossil Fuels,...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2026/01/01

The Secretary of Energy has been at the center of recent energy policy shifts under the Trump administration. Federal regulators ordered the coal-fired Craig Station power plant in Colorado to remain open, countering plans to close it amid the shutdown of its main supplier, the Colowyo coal mine, which laid off 133 workers effective January 6, as reported by The Intelligencer and Gazette. This move aims to preserve jobs and reliable power generation in the region.Energy bills across parts of the

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1:49

Urgent DOE Action Keeps Critical Indiana Coal Plants...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/25

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued emergency orders this week to keep two Indiana coal plants operational. According to the Department of Energy website, these actions ensure reliable power for Americans in the Midwest region during high demand periods. The orders prevent immediate shutdowns at the plants, which supply critical electricity to the grid.This decision highlights ongoing efforts to maintain energy stability amid winter weather challenges. The Department of Energy news page

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2:47

Emergency Order Keeps Centralia Coal Plant Open...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/23

On December 16, 2025, the United States Secretary of Energy declared an emergency in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council Northwest assessment area due to a shortage of electric energy. This order, numbered 202-25-11, mandated that Unit 2 of the coal-fired Centralia Generating Station in Washington State remain open to address the crisis. The Department of Energy document states that shortages of electric energy and generation facilities threaten public health, safety, and national defense

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2:33

Biden Administration Pauses East Coast Offshore Wind...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/23

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced on December 22 a 90-day pause on five offshore wind projects along the East Coast. The Department of Interior cited classified national security risks identified by Department of Defense officials, including radar interference from turbine blades and towers near population centers from Massachusetts to Virginia. According to the Department of Interior press release, the move addresses emerging threats from evolving adversary technologies and vulnerabilities

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1:58

Energy Secretary Advocates Bipartisan Permitting...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/21

Energy Secretary Chris Wright has been active in recent discussions on America's energy challenges. Politico reports that Wright spoke this week in support of the House-passed SPEED Act, a bill aimed at speeding up approvals for energy projects amid a growing power crunch. He told Politico the Trump administration wants bipartisan permitting reform done and emphasized finding balance on limiting executive interference in permits.Wright also addressed the surge in electricity demand from artificial

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3:02

Energy Secretary Wright Pushes for Expanded Domestic...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/16

United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright has been in the spotlight over the past few days as the new administration moves aggressively to reshape national and international energy policy. In a recent interview highlighted by Fox Business, Wright said that Trump administration policies are aimed at reversing what he described as Biden era actions that drove up power costs. He told Fox News Sunday that Americans should soon see a halt in rising electricity prices, followed later in the term by

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1:39

Headline: "Trump Policies Poised to Curb Rising...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/16

Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated on Fox News Sunday that the Trump administration's policies will stop the rise in electricity prices and lead to declines later in the term. He explained that former President Joe Biden's actions, like shutting down coal and natural gas plants, drove up costs, but the current approach focuses on adding energy supply. Wright noted that electricity prices increased 5.1 percent in September compared to the previous year, partly due to rising demand from data centers

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1:49

U.S. Announces $134M Funding for Domestic Rare Earth...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/14

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced a major funding initiative this week. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for up to 134 million dollars to bolster domestic supply chains for rare earth elements. This targets recovery and refining from sources like mine tailings, electronic waste, and other materials. Wright stated that for too long the United States relied on foreign nations for

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1:53

U.S. Department of Energy Boosts Rare Earth Supply...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/14

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced up to 134 million dollars in funding from the Department of Energy to strengthen supply chains for rare earth elements. According to the Department of Energy, this Notice of Funding Opportunity supports projects that recover and refine these elements from mine tailings, electronic waste, and other materials. The goal is to cut U.S. reliance on foreign sources and boost energy independence. Wright stated, For too long, the United States has relied on

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2:50

Energy Secretary Aims to Fast-Track Hydropower Amid...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/11

Energy Secretary Chris Wright has been at the center of several major energy and policy debates in recent days, touching on tribal sovereignty, hydropower development, and the direction of cutting edge research at the Department of Energy.Grist and Mother Jones report that Wright is pressing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to roll back its relatively new policy that effectively gives Native American tribes veto power over non federal hydropower projects on their lands. In a recent letter,

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3:06

U.S. Energy Secretary Reshapes National Priorities:...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/09

The United States Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, has been at the center of several major developments in recent days involving the direction of national energy policy and research priorities.According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Wright traveled to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory on December fourth to launch a new artificial intelligence driven biotechnology platform aimed at accelerating autonomous biological discovery. Department officials say the initiative is designed to keep

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3:15

Energy Secretary Prioritizes Critical Minerals, Faces...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/09

Listeners, the Secretary of Energy has been at the center of several major developments in the last few days, reflecting the Trump administrations evolving approach to energy, climate science, and industrial policy.According to Utility Dive, the Department of Energy has announced up to 134 million dollars in new funding to support projects that recover and refine rare earth elements and other critical minerals from mine tailings, discarded electronics, and industrial waste. Energy Secretary Chris

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2:38

Energy Secretary Wright's Bold Vision for US Energy...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/07

United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright has been in the news over the last few days for a series of pointed comments and high profile site visits that highlight the direction of current energy policy under the Trump administration.During a visit to the Ice Harbor Dam in Washington state, the Tri City Herald reports that Wright strongly praised hydropower as a backbone of affordable electricity in the Northwest and criticized what he called climate craziness in parts of the environmental agenda

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2:49

Headline: U.S. Energy Secretary Clashes with...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/07

United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright has spent the last few days highlighting hydropower and advanced research, while clashing with environmental advocates over dams and climate policy.During a two day visit to the Tri Cities region of Washington state, Wright praised the federal hydropower system, especially the four Lower Snake River dams that many salmon advocates want removed. According to Oregon Public Broadcasting, he argued that dams like Ice Harbor help keep electricity prices low in

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3:06

Headline: Navigating the Nuclear Future: Secretary...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/04

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has been busy advancing the Trump administration's nuclear energy agenda. Just this week, Wright announced a major initiative selecting the Tennessee Valley Authority and Holtec Government Services to receive federal support for small modular reactor deployments across the United States.The TVA will receive up to four hundred million dollars in cost-shared funding to deploy a GE Vernova Hitachi light water small modular reactor at its Clinch River site in Tennessee

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2:53

Energy Secretary Chris Wright Spearheads Nuclear...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/04

Energy Secretary Chris Wright has been making significant moves to reshape America's nuclear and energy strategy over the past few days. On December third, the Department of Energy announced major awards totaling up to eight hundred million dollars in federal funding to accelerate small modular reactor deployments across the country.The Tennessee Valley Authority received up to four hundred million dollars to deploy a GE Vernova Hitachi reactor at its Clinch River site in Tennessee, with plans for

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2:53

Affordable Energy for All: U.S. Energy Secretary...

101 - The Secretary of Energy ·

2025/12/02

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has been actively shaping the nation's energy policy in recent days with several major announcements and initiatives.On December first, Secretary Wright appeared on Fox Business with host Larry Kudlow to discuss falling gas prices across the nation. He highlighted that the national average gas price has remained below three dollars per gallon, attributing this improvement to Trump administration policies focused on the American consumer rather than special

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