Energy secretary calls for more emphasis on fossil fuels to keep power on in winter storms

By: Jacob Fischler

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 645

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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A focus on addressing climate change, including by producing wind and solar energy, has not helped Americans keep their electricity and heat on during winter storms, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday.

Ahead of another major cold snap on the East Coast, Wright briefed reporters at the agency headquarters in Washington, D.C., on the importance of maintaining electricity and heat supply during winter storms and advocated for a national energy strategy that focuses more on …

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