Statement record

Chris Wright — Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Energy · Jun 24, 2025

On June 24, 2025, Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued a Federal Power Act §202(c) emergency order authorizing Duke Energy Carolinas to run specified generating units at maximum output through 10 p.m. June 25, including exceeding emissions permit limits, “amid surging power demand” and “high temperatures across the Southeast.” Quoted: “As electricity demand reaches its peak, Americans should not be forced to wonder if their power grid can support their homes and businesses. Under President Trump’s leadership, the Department of Energy will use all tools available to maintain a reliable, affordable, and secure energy system for the American people.” Reliability and fossil-generation abundance; no climate attribution.

Analysis notes

Trump Energy Secretary (gop_framing, not congressional). In-window. Names the heat-driven grid emergency. No climate framing. Reliability / waive-emissions order.

Codes

Deflects Blame partial — Frames the heat as a grid-capacity test solved by waiving emissions limits under Trump.
Climate Connection no — No climate attribution; grid reliability and fossil max output.