Newsroom - Department of Energy
A collection of recent press releases, blogs, and other announcements from the Department of Energy.
www.energy.govHere’s the latest on the U.S. Secretary of Energy as of now.
- Current Secretary: Christopher Wright is serving as Secretary of Energy under the Trump administration, having taken office in February 2025. This places Wright as the top official leading the department and its energy policy portfolio.[2][5]
- Recent priorities: The department has emphasized energy leadership, modernization of energy infrastructure, and advancing nuclear energy programs, including support for small modular reactors and upgrading energy systems to enhance resilience.[6][2]
- Notable developments: Reports and coverage from various outlets note administrative shifts and policy focus under Wright’s tenure, including energy supply resilience, federal programs supporting clean energy and nuclear energy credits, and personnel changes within the energy department.[3][6]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed, up-to-date articles or summarize Wright’s public statements and policy initiatives with citations. I can also tailor the update to specific topics you care about (nuclear energy, grid modernization, clean energy funding, etc.).