The Trump administration’s energy policy just came under fire during a recent House Natural Resources Committee hearing. Mostly because it’s become clear that the administration’s approach to renewables is built on a foundation of misunderstanding or willful ignorance. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum offered a particularly bizarre take, leaving many observers scratching their heads.
When pressed about the role of solar energy in our grid, Burgum claimed, “All of these projects you’re describing in Nevada have one thing in common—when the sun goes down, they produce zero electricity.” That singular statement brought a hilarious reaction. As highlighted by Aaron Rupar on X and The New Republic, Representative Jared Huffman, who was questioning Burgum, leaned into the moment.
