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Trump’s energy secretary rails against NY green energy efforts in visit to LI power station

Last updated: October 1, 2025 1:35 am
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During his recent visit to a power facility on Long Island, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright criticized New York’s green energy initiatives and high electricity costs, asserting that enhancing natural gas infrastructure could pave the way for a more affordable energy future in the state.

Addressing reporters at the National Grid Northport Power Station, Wright articulated the Trump administration’s energy policy, claiming that so-called “misguided” net-zero energy goals and political resistance to natural gas projects are detrimental to New York’s energy landscape.

“Energy is fundamental to all aspects of our lives—be it personal, professional, or recreational,” explained Wright to the gathered media.

United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright speaks at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plenary session in Vienna, Austria.
Wright elaborated on the administration’s energy policy, stating that “misguided” net-zero goals and opposition to natural gas projects are detrimental to New York. AFP via Getty Images

“When businesses relocate from California or when manufacturing leaves Massachusetts for China, it doesn’t equate to emissions reduction; it simply shifts emissions along with jobs and economic opportunities,” he emphasized.

Wright pointed out that electricity rates in New York and New England are 50-100% above the national average, with heating expenses also ranking among the highest in the country.

Having previously served as CEO of Liberty Energy, the second-largest hydraulic fracturing company in North America, Wright argued that the expansion of natural gas infrastructure is the only viable solution to lowering these costs.

He also revealed that discussions with Governor Kathy Hochul have occurred regarding reinitiating long-dormant pipeline projects. One such project, the Constitution pipeline, spanning 125 miles, aims to bring gas from fracking sites in Pennsylvania into New York.

Another initiative, the Northeast Supply Enhancement project, intends to extend approximately 24 miles into New York Harbor, requiring construction in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

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According to reports by Natural Gas Intel, the regulatory processes for both pipelines began in May, with energy firm Williams anticipating that the Trump administration would facilitate their progress.

Aerial view of Northport Power Station located next to a water body.
During his visit to the Northport Power Station, Wright emphasized that expanding gas infrastructure is essential for reducing costs. LIPower.org

He asserted that these infrastructure projects would lead to reduced energy costs, improved air quality, and renewed economic opportunities in the area.

However, environmental advocates have raised concerns about the proposed gas infrastructure, arguing it contradicts efforts to transition away from fossil fuels. Some industry insiders have suggested that the pipelines could potentially lead to increased costs for both energy producers and consumers, as reported by Canary Media.

Targets for the two pipelines have also sparked frustration among anti-fracking advocates, especially since New York has prohibited hydraulic fracturing since 2015.

“We are exploring every possible avenue to create a more conducive regulatory framework for these projects, which includes collaborating with business leaders who intend to make the necessary investments,” Wright stated during the briefing.

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He added that some funding from the Department of Energy could be allocated to initiatives promising significant returns, potentially matching investments with corporate partners for these projects.

Praising the Northport power station’s operations as “remarkable,” he noted that the decades-old facility has been producing peak power levels to meet rising local demand. However, he acknowledged that there is potential for operational enhancements.

“For instance, upgrading this plant with better water-based technology could allow for increased power output with the same gas volume, while simultaneously reducing emissions,” he remarked.

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“Such upgrades, of course, require cooperation among state politicians and regulators,” he continued.

“We believe that as more individuals gain knowledge about energy, we will collectively move back towards common-sense energy policies—something that businesses, in general, greatly support,” Wright concluded.

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