Press Mention E&E News / Energywire January 15, 2026
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4 things to watch at DOE in 2026
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The article previews four major issues the Department of Energy will face in 2026 under Energy Secretary Chris Wright, including funding priorities for nuclear power and fossil fuels, efficiency standards rollbacks, and organizational restructuring. Stephen Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, criticizes the Trump administration's rushed approach to nuclear reactor licensing, arguing for greater caution in the regulatory process.
Nuclear reactors are not inherently unsafe, but they are inherently unforgiving. There should be an abundance of caution. So I don't understand why they're rushing like this.
Stephen A. Smith
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