Chris Wright: Trump's Energy Secretary Nominee Faces Climate Policy Scrutiny
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy and a nominee for U.S. Secretary of Energy under Trump, is a pragmatic energy entrepreneur who acknowledges climate change but emphasizes the need for reliable and affordable energy, including fossil fuels. Wright, an MIT and Berkeley-trained engineer, has invested in next-gen technologies like geothermal energy and nuclear power, while expressing skepticism about the environmental benefits of wind and solar energy. He advocates for energy sources that are available 24/7 and has led Liberty Energy to invest in startups focused on scalable, low-carbon energy solutions.