WASHINGTON, D.C. – NERC congratulates Chris Wright on his confirmation by the Senate as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy. DOE plays an important role in supporting the United States’ energy and national security needs. NERC’s mission is keenly focused on applying its objective, technical analysis to understand the grid’s challenges and opportunities. A reliable, secure grid is foundational to a prosperous society, and NERC looks forward to working with Secretary Wright on advancing these critical priorities.