"‘Black Box’: What Exactly Is Trump’s Energy Council Doing?"

"The president’s supporters call the National Energy Dominance Council a success, but others see little evidence of its work." 

"President Donald Trump launched a council to promote U.S. energy supremacy more than three months ago, but the advisory group remains an enigma.

Some Trump supporters credit the National Energy Dominance Council for the administration’s most high-profile energy moves, from fast-tracking environmental permits to expanding mining for critical minerals to seeking more offshore drilling. They also give it credit for other feats, such as lower U.S. gasoline prices.

While some of Trump’s executive orders pinpoint a specific role for the council, it’s unclear how the body operates on a day-to-day basis and whether it has sought to drive policy or market changes."

Carlos Anchondo and Ian M. Stevenson reports for E&E News May 28, 2025.

Source: E&E News, 06/02/2025