Austin, TX – Life:Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation to advocate for energy policies that promote American prosperity and energy independence, proudly endorses the nomination of Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as the next United States Secretary of Energy. President-Elect Donald Trump announced Wright’s nomination on Truth Social, highlighting Wright’s extensive experience and commitment to advancing American energy dominance.
President Trump praised Wright as “a leading technologist and entrepreneur” and a driving force in America’s shale revolution, which enabled the U.S. to achieve energy independence and reshape global energy markets. As CEO of Liberty Energy, Wright has demonstrated the effectiveness of free-market principles and innovation in advancing American energy production. Wright’s leadership in various energy sectors—including nuclear, solar, geothermal, and oil and gas—positions him uniquely to guide the nation’s energy policies toward robust growth and global leadership.
“Chris Wright is an inspired and courageous choice for Secretary of Energy, and we are thrilled by Chris’s nomination and his willingness to serve our country,” said Greg Sindelar, CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. “Chris is an ideal choice to return the Department of Energy to its role of promulgating policies and research that advance American energy dominance.”
“Chris Wright’s nomination marks a new chapter in U.S. energy policy and for the global conversation on energy, focusing on energy realities instead of chasing after phantom green dreams,” said Brent Bennett, policy director for Life:Powered. “Chris has made it his life’s mission to lift millions of people out of poverty through access to energy, and we are confident he will prioritize this mission in his work as Secretary of Energy.”
Wright’s nomination aligns with Life:Powered’s mission to ensure affordable, reliable energy for all Americans. He has consistently communicated the importance of hydrocarbons in lifting millions out of poverty worldwide, underscoring their essential role in achieving economic stability and energy security. As Secretary of Energy, Wright is poised to drive a visionary policy agenda that prioritizes energy independence and U.S. energy dominance, benefiting American families, businesses, and national security.
With the newly established Council of National Energy, chaired by Interior Secretary designate Doug Burgum, Wright will collaborate with key leaders across agencies to streamline energy permitting, cut regulatory red tape, and promote private sector innovation. This new team is set to make historic strides toward an era of American energy leadership, economic growth, and global stability.
About Life:Powered
Life:Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation to raise America’s energy IQ, advocates for energy policies that support American prosperity, energy independence, and the advancement of reliable, affordable energy for all. Through research, advocacy, and public engagement, Life:Powered champions the benefits of traditional energy sources and free-market solutions to meet the nation’s energy needs.