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www.energy.govHere’s a quick update on the current U.S. Secretary of Energy.
- As of May 2026, the Secretary of Energy leading the department is Chris Wright, confirmed in early 2025 under the Trump administration. This marks the latest confirmed person to hold the role since Jennifer Granholm, who served from 2021 to early 2025.[2]
- Recent DOE activity includes the department’s public-facing updates and announcements through the DOE Newsroom, which aggregates press releases, blogs, and statements on energy policy, program updates, and technology development.[5]
- Coverage of the office and its leadership has appeared across international and business media, noting shifts in energy policy priorities, such as domestic energy production, nuclear modernization, and investment in new technologies.[3][6]
If you want, I can pull the latest specific statements or press releases from the DOE Newsroom or summarize the key policy initiatives associated with Secretary Wright’s tenure.