Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter storm
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks as White House chief of staff Susie Wiles listens during a meeting with President Donald Trump and oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)Energy Secretary Chris Wright talks with Josu Jon Imaz, CEO of Repsol, before President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)A linesman with the Nashville Electric Service is seen through an ice covered tree as he works to restore power Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. after a winter storm passed through the area over the weekend. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)A linesman with the Nashville Electric Service works restore power Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. after a winter storm passed through the area over the weekend. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks as White House chief of staff Susie Wiles listens during a meeting with President Donald Trump and oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)