Energy Chief Says High Power Bills Are His Top Concern (Correct)

President Donald Trump’s energy chief says soaring US electricity prices are his biggest concern, remarks that come as analysts warn utility bills could become a political liability for Republicans.

“It’s what I worry about most seven days a week,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Fox Business Network on Tuesday. “We want to stop the rise in electricity for Americans and reshore jobs and opportunity there.”

After decades of flat power demand, surging consumption from data centers, new manufacturing and the electrification of the economy is shaking up the US grid. Utility bills are rising as energy companies rush to ...