U.S. Energy Push Prioritizes Capacity Over Source | Denver News

Energy Secretary Chris Wright declares the U.S. is doubling down on expanding energy capacity—no matter the source—to keep the lights on, prioritizing gas, coal, and nuclear amid soaring heatwaves. Two groundbreaking non-light-water nuclear reactors have recently achieved criticality, marking a historic leap in U.S. nuclear innovation. Despite global solar and wind investments nearing $10 trillion, these sources still supply just 3% of global energy. Wright argues many subsidies inflate costs and champions DOE loan programs that slash expenses. Geopolitical shifts in the Persian Gulf have cooled prices, while the U.S. now leads the world in oil exports. U.S. LNG exports are also helping cut global emissions versus coal. The path forward? A bold, fossil-fueled, nuclear-powered energy surge. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/241af2f854418cb9