Energy Secretary Wright steps up criticism of wind power in New York

Published September 24, 2025 1:16pm ET



Energy Secretary Chris Wright escalated his criticism of the wind sector, claiming the industry could only survive off of subsidies and insisting that no projects have been canceled — only suspended — as the administration’s investigations continue. 

“Thirty-three years we’ve subsidized wind and solar power in the United States,” Wright said at a press briefing in New York City. “That’s enough. If you can’t walk on your own after 33 years, maybe that’s not a business that’s going places.”

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