• "Energy Dominance Over Climate Goals: New U.S. Department of Energy Order Prioritizes Fossil Fuel Expansion"

  • Feb 6 2025
  • Length: 2 mins
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"Energy Dominance Over Climate Goals: New U.S. Department of Energy Order Prioritizes Fossil Fuel Expansion"

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  • In a significant shift in energy policy, the U.S. Department of Energy, now led by Secretary Chris Wright, has issued a new order that prioritizes expanding energy production over achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. This move aligns with the priorities outlined by President Donald Trump, who has been a vocal critic of climate change policies and has advocated for maximizing oil and gas output.

    According to the secretarial order issued on February 5, 2025, the Department of Energy will focus on unleashing America's energy abundance to power modern life and achieve energy dominance. The order criticizes net-zero policies, stating they raise energy costs for American families and businesses, threaten the reliability of the energy system, and undermine national security.

    The department plans to pursue several key initiatives, including speeding up energy permitting, strengthening grid resilience, expanding nuclear power capacity, and refilling the nation's strategic crude oil stockpiles. These plans are a continuation of policies Trump had previously outlined, emphasizing the importance of traditional energy sources over renewable energy.

    This new direction is a stark contrast to the policies of former President Joe Biden, who had set a target for the United States to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Biden's administration had used subsidies to encourage the expansion of clean energy and electric vehicles as part of its climate change mitigation strategy.

    Chris Wright, the newly confirmed Secretary of Energy, has stepped down from his position on the board of Oklo Inc., a company developing advanced nuclear power plants. Wright's expertise in energy and technology is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the nation's energy policies under the current administration[1][4].

    The shift in energy policy is likely to have significant implications for the country's energy landscape, emphasizing traditional energy sources and potentially slowing the transition to cleaner, renewable energy. This move reflects a broader ideological divide on how to address energy security and climate change, with the current administration prioritizing immediate energy needs over long-term environmental goals.
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