The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has implemented 47 deregulatory actions, which are projected to save Americans more than $11 billion. Officials noted that such a level of deregulation would have previously taken years to initiate.
Chris Wright, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, said in a post on X that this represents "the BIGGEST deregulatory push in modern history."
Wright further commented on the U.S. Department of Energy’s X account: "Thanks to President Trump's leadership, we are bringing back common sense -- slashing regulations meant to appease Green New Deal fantasies, restrict consumer choice, and increase costs for the American people. Promises made, promises kept."
DOGE announcement on X
| https://x.com/DOGE/status/1921990600775061691
According to an April 2025 Harvard-Harris Poll, 69% of voters support "undertaking a full-scale effort to find and eliminate fraud and waste in government expenditures," compared to 31% who favor slashing $1 trillion in government spending. Additionally, a majority believe the U.S. should work toward balancing its budget by reducing government expenditures and conducting a comprehensive review of current spending.
DOGE is described as a federal agency focused on optimizing government spending, reducing waste, and ensuring accountability in contract management. By reviewing expenditures and canceling non-essential contracts, DOGE aims to improve fiscal responsibility and enhance the effectiveness of public resource allocation.
