Trump vowed to declare a national energy emergency as soon as he takes office — here's how he might do it

President-elect Donald Trump plans to declare a national energy emergency upon taking office, aiming to increase energy production and lower costs by approving new drilling, pipelines, refineries, power plants, and reactors. He intends to establish a National Energy Council led by North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and issue executive orders to reverse Biden administration energy policies. Trump could invoke emergency authorities related to power generation and fuel supply, potentially waiving environmental rules and ordering power plants to run at maximum capacity.

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