Trump said that in addition to heading the Energy Department, Wright would be a member of his newly formed National Energy Council. The Energy Department was a linchpin of President Biden’s strategy to address climate change, notably its Loan Programs Office , which has financed businesses important to the country’s energy transition. Hamm is advising Trump’s transition team on energy personnel and policy, according to people familiar with the matter. While the energy department doesn’t regulate fossil-fuel production, one of its prerogatives is approving most exports of liquefied natural gas. He has frequently appeared on cable news programs, defending the oil industry against perceived enemies.

Source: Wall Street Journal November 18, 2024 06:24 UTC