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Secretary Wright on Data Center Power, Water, and a Possible Keystone Revival with Charles Payne

October 9, 2025 · U.S. Department of Energy · 0:04:55

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What happened

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright discussed AI-driven electricity demand and energy prices on Fox Business with Charles Payne on October 9, 2025, according to the Department of Energy broadcast of the interview (transcript via auto-captions). Wright said the administration’s first step is to stop subsidizing sources that raise electricity prices, stop closing reliable power plants, and make it easier to build reliable, affordable generation, as stated in the interview. He said the One Big Beautiful Bill removed much of the prior subsidy structure, according to his remarks.

On data centers and water use, Wright said technologies range from recycling systems that use very little water to cheaper systems that use more, and that the Energy Department is in constant dialogue with developers so communities get jobs and national-security benefits without higher electricity prices or water scarcity, as stated in the interview.

Asked about rumors that the Keystone pipeline could return as part of a trade deal with Canada, Wright said Canadian energy resources fit U.S. refineries well and there is room for a “big win” for both countries, saying such matters are under consideration with more announcements to come, according to his remarks.

Why it matters

The interview ties the administration’s AI agenda to its energy agenda — power for data centers without price spikes — and Wright’s non-denial on Keystone keeps a signature pipeline project in play as part of Canada trade talks.

Sources: U.S. Department of Energy, “Secretary Wright Joins Fox Business’ Charles Payne - October 9, 2025”, 2025-10-09 (official upload, embedded above; published 2025-10-09). Transcript via Supadata (private research store, paraphrased and attributed, not republished). All figures and characterizations as stated by the speakers.