Chris Wright has been appointed as Energy Secretary in the US, and the Trump administration is providing funding for nuclear reactors.

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Chris Wright has been appointed as Energy Secretary in the US, and the Trump administration is providing funding for nuclear reactors.

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Jul 28The Trump administration, led by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, is proposing a nuclear power plan that includes scrapping the Yucca Mountain repository and exploring waste hosting in Idaho.Sub-event
Jul 26The DOE has terminated projects based on state voting, while Patty Murray challenged Chris Wright's denials regarding the political influence on energy policy.Sub-event
Jul 26Secretary claims clean energy projects are not economically viable.1 source
- newser.com
Jul 25The Trump administration established a pilot program for advanced nuclear reactors on January 1, 2026.Sub-event
Jun 24Chris Wright appointed Secretary of Energy; DOE efforts align with Trump's executive order.1 source
- executivegov.com
Jun 23Trump administration announces nuclear reactor loans.1 source
- wvtm13.com
Jun 23Chris Wright appointed Energy Secretary; Trump administration funds nuclear reactors.4 sources
Jun 23Trump administration funds nuclear power; Chris Wright appointed Energy Secretary.1 source
- bnnbloomberg.ca

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Jun 23Trump administration funds nuclear reactors; Chris Wright appointed Energy Secretary.1 source
- columbian.com

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The White House signed executive orders on June 23, 2026, compelling action from industry. All 1 developments

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Chris Wright
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Donald Trump
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Chris Wright
American basketball player (born 1988)
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Department of Energy
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- The Department of Energy funded the geothermal well project for GeoAlaska on August 16, 2026.Thu 23:49

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Jul 26newser.comTrump Administration: Clean Energy Grant Cuts Were Political
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Jun 24executivegov.com
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Jun 23bozemandailychronicle.com
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Jun 23insideindianabusiness.com
Jun 23greeleytribune.com
Jun 23bnnbloomberg.ca
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Jul 2spokesman.com