SAFE congratulates Secretary Chris Wright on his confirmation as the next Secretary of Energy. His leadership comes at a pivotal moment as the U.S. works to strengthen energy security, modernize infrastructure, and maintain its leadership in emerging technologies.
SAFE commends Secretary Wright’s emphasis on employing a strategic approach that balances the development of domestic mineral resources and investing abroad when strategically necessary with the goal of reducing U.S. reliance on foreign adversaries and reinforcing our national and economic security. His recognition of the urgent need to improve grid reliability—through both new transmission buildouts and upgrades to existing infrastructure—demonstrates a commitment to ensuring affordable, reliable energy for all Americans.
As a strong proponent of U.S. nuclear leadership, Secretary Wright understands the critical role advanced nuclear technologies will play in securing a cleaner, more resilient energy future. His leadership will also be instrumental in reducing Europe’s reliance on Russian LNG, strengthening alliances, and promoting U.S. energy exports.
Secretary Wright has made it clear that America must build out generation capacity to both lower costs for ratepayers and meet the growing energy demands of AI, data centers, and onshoring manufacturing. Additionally, his focus on protecting U.S. innovation—by addressing technological leakage and IP theft from our National Labs—will help maintain America’s competitive edge in the global energy race.
SAFE looks forward to working with Secretary Wright in advancing an all-of-the-above energy strategy that bolsters domestic energy production, enhances grid resilience, and secures America’s leadership in the technologies that will define the future.
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SAFE is an action-oriented, nonpartisan organization committed to transportation, energy, and supply chain policies that advance the economic and national security of the United States, its partners, and allies. SAFE has convened business and former military leaders since 2004 to support secure, resilient, and responsible energy solutions. Learn more at secureenergy.org.
