Trump administration has prevented shutdown of enough energy for 11 million homes, Wright says

Published December 17, 2025 7:21pm ET



LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania — The Trump administration has prevented the closure of more than 15 gigawatts worth of energy capacity within its first year, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday, as part of its effort to keep coal connected to the grid and reverse the Biden administration’s attempts to phase out fossil fuels. 

One gigawatt is roughly equivalent to the amount of electricity needed to power approximately 750,000 homes.

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