U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright just wrapped up his first visit to Houston, Texas as the 17th U.S. Secretary of Energy, where he delivered a keynote address at CERAWeek 2025 and participated in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. At CERAWeek, Secretary Wright criticized previous climate policies, emphasizing that natural gas is essential for global energy needs, while wind and solar contribute only a small portion. He called for increased U.S. energy production, including LNG exports and nuclear power, and opposed costly climate mandates. Wright also stressed the importance of reliable energy to support emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing, urging rational energy policies that can meet rising demand without driving up costs for consumers.
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