The Senate confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary in a 59-38 vote on Monday, advancing President Trump’s push for U.S. “energy dominance.”
Wright, CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, has been critical of strict climate policies and vows to expand fossil fuel production.
During his confirmation hearing, he promoted an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy, supporting fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewables such as wind and solar.
Despite environmental concerns, he received bipartisan support, including from Colorado’s Democratic senators.
As energy secretary, he will play a key role in the administration’s National Energy Council, focusing on deregulation and boosting domestic energy production.