WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today released the following statement on leadership changes at the Department of Energy (DOE): “I am pleased to announce that Kyle Haustveit has been confirmed by the Senate and sworn in as Under Secretary of Energy. Kyle has served as a key leader at the Department as Assistant Secretary of the Hydrocarbons and […]
WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order authorized by Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, ensuring Americans maintain access to affordable, reliable, and secure energy without interruption. The emergency order permits PJM Interconnection L.L.C. (PJM), in coordination with the Talen Energy Corporation, to run Unit 4 at the Wagner Generating Station in Anne Arundel County, Maryland to […]
WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Honorable Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to advance strategic cooperation on energy resources, infrastructure development, and long-term energy security. The agreement builds on President Trump’s commitment to unleashing American energy dominance and strengthening global partnerships through affordable, reliable, and secure […]
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued an emergency order authorizing the deployment of backup generation resources to help mitigate blackouts in the Mid-Atlantic amid a heatwave and elevated transmission and generation outages tied to seasonal maintenance outages. The order authorizes PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) to deploy backup generation resources at data centers and other major facilities. PJM is authorized […]
WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order to address critical grid reliability issues in the Midwest heading into the summer months. The emergency order directs the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), in coordination with Consumers Energy, to ensure that the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant (Campbell Plant) in West Olive, Michigan shall take all steps necessary to remain […]
Efforts Support Acceleration of President Trump’s Nuclear Energy Renaissance. WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of eight companies to support the near-term deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors (SMRs) in the United States. The awardees will collectively receive more than $94 million in Federal cost-shared funding to spur additional Gen […]
As the island prepares for peak summer demand and hurricane season, DOE continues to strengthen Puerto Rico’s electric grid. WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today renewed two emergency orders to further strengthen Puerto Rico’s electric grid as the island prepares for rising energy demand and the upcoming 2026 hurricane season. Building on previous actions […]
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA—U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright joined U.S. officials and American companies at the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit today in announcing billions of dollars of private capital investment in the Central and Eastern European region. Deal signings included the formal launch of the Trump Peace Pipelines Framework, enabling the construction of more natural gas […]
WASHINGTON—U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly issued the following statement after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) announced it will take action by June 2026 on the large load interconnection proceeding initiated at the direction of U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright: “FERC’s announcement today demonstrates Chairman Swett’s commitment to implement […]
NEW YORK—U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Pipeline. This pipeline, of Williams Companies, will transport natural gas from Pennsylvania into New York City and Long Island, providing affordable […]
