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Priorities for President-Elect Trump’s Department of Energy Nominee, Chris Wright

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Chris Wright to lead the Department of Energy presents an important moment for American energy policy. Trump has promised to cut energy costs “by half within 12 months”. To deliver on this promise, Chris Wright will need to continue key areas of work where the DOE has successfully saved families money on utility bills and strengthened American energy independence and manufacturing leadership.

The Department of Energy invests in numerous offices, programs, and financing that help reduce energy costs and advance the energy sector with transformative technologies. 

Cutting Energy Costs with Rebates and Assistance Programs

The Department of Energy has allocated $8.8 billion to Home Energy Rebate Programs. These programs are saving an estimated $1 billion annually on consumer energy costs and bolstering over 50,000 American jobs. 

Boosting Manufacturing with Loans and Supporting Tax Credits

The Loans Program Office and the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit’s incentives for domestic production are accelerating clean energy manufacturing by funding innovation and scaling essential tech.

Strengthening Energy Infrastructure

Federal programs strengthen energy infrastructure by modernizing the grid, improving resilience, and transforming retired facilities into hubs for clean energy innovation.

The Bottom Line: If Chris Wright is confirmed to lead the DOE, he will be entrusted to protect American businesses, jobs, and consumers. To be successful, he must continue programs that are creating jobs, spurring domestic manufacturing, and securing America’s role as the global energy leader. 

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