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Trump's Energy Policies Promised to Slash Electricity Prices

12/16/2025

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright of the U.S. Department of Energy said U.S. President Donald Trump’s energy policies will soon lower electricity prices.
Wright noted that electricity prices rose 5.1% year over year, partly due to high demand from data centers.
The Energy Department has halted plans to dismantle Washington hydroelectric dams, which provide substantial power capacity.
Wright warned that removing these dams could lead to power shortages and higher electricity rates.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright of the U.S. Department of Energy said U.S. President Donald Trump’s energy policies will soon lower electricity prices.
Wright noted that electricity prices rose 5.1% year over year, partly due to high demand from data centers.
The Energy Department has halted plans to dismantle Washington hydroelectric dams, which provide substantial power capacity.
Wright warned that removing these dams could lead to power shortages and higher electricity rates.