Energy Secretary praises hydropower, slams environmental agenda ‘climate craziness’

U.S. energy secretary tours Lower Snake River dams after Trump nixed deal

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in the Tri-Cities this week on a tour of some of Washington state's energy infrastructure.

Energy Secretary praises hydropower, slams environmental agenda ‘climate craziness’

Energy Secretary Chris Wright stood against a rainy backdrop of the Ice Harbor Dam to praise the value of hydroelectric power to the Northwest during his first visit in office to the Tri-Cities on Thursday.“Hydro is a different kind of electricity,” he said. “… Dispatchable power that is there when you need it is high-value power.”His remarks in a short news conference came after decades of proposals to tear down the four lower Snake River dams …