Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Friday defended his recent decisions to zero out government funding for major projects across the country — a topic that’s led to intense scrutiny from lawmakers of both parties.
Speaking virtually at Sen. John Curtis’ (R-Utah) Conservative Climate Summit at the University of Utah, Wright addressed his decision to cancel contracts for various projects.
He has also previously indicated more cuts are coming following a monthslong review, prompting panic among some lawmakers after a termination list began making the rounds.
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Wright said the department wanted to “stimulate innovation and development,” but that the criterion for funding was about whether the venture is likely to succeed.
