Ben Dietderich — Press Secretary & Chief Spokesperson, U.S. Department of Energy

The records involving Ben Dietderich relate to press communications and event coordination for the Department of Energy.

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Email correspondence from Matthew Boyle of Breitbart News to Ashley Hebert at the Department of Energy on April 3, 2025, discussing scheduling an interview event with the Secretary in May or June. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0019629–0019631
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Email correspondence from Thomas Catenacci of the Washington Free Beacon to DOE officials Ben Dietderich and Andrea Woods on April 2, 2025, discussing the cancellation of grants to the Rocky Mountain Institute and requesting further information. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0019622–0019624
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Email correspondence dated January 21, 2025, among Cynthia Cortina, Jack Cramton, and Shawn Affolter discusses the American Petroleum Institute's support for President Trump's energy executive orders and coordination for communication efforts. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0019666–0019668
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Email correspondence from Ben Dietderich on May 12, 2025, discusses a draft press release announcing the Department of Energy's plan to eliminate 47 regulations, aiming to save $11 billion and enhance consumer freedom. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0021165–0021169
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Email correspondence from Matthew Boyle of Breitbart News on June 16, 2025, discusses scheduling a policy event with Energy Secretary Chris Wright, confirming logistics and coordination among multiple parties. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0021177–0021184
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Email correspondence from Elizabeth Moore of Breitbart News on June 18, 2025, discusses logistics for a conference call regarding an event with Secretary Wright, involving multiple participants from both Breitbart and the Department of Energy. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0021185–0021192
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On April 28, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright signed an Engineering Development Agreement in Warsaw, Poland, with Westinghouse, Bechtel, and Polish company PEJ to advance the construction of Poland's first AP-1000 nuclear power plant. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0021224–0021225
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Email correspondence between Ben Dietderich and Thomas Catenacci on May 23, 2025, discusses the lifting of an embargo on an emergency order issued by Energy Secretary Chris Wright to secure grid reliability in the Midwest. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0021226–0021227
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On May 16, 2025, Ben Dietderich of the Department of Energy emailed Thomas Catenacci to announce emergency actions aimed at providing immediate relief to Puerto Rico's power grid, including two emergency orders authorized under the Federal Power Act. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0021228–0021234
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Email correspondence from Ben Dietderich, Press Secretary at the U.S. Department of Energy, to Edward Lawrence and Andrea Woods on June 13, 2025, regarding a statement from Secretary Wright about oil price spikes following Israeli strikes in Iran. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0021242–0021243
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Email correspondence on May 12, 2025, among Ben Dietderich, Sean Moran, and Matthew Boyle discusses a draft press release regarding the Energy Department's decision to eliminate 47 regulations, as announced by Secretary Chris Wright. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0021577–0021578
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On April 28, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright signed an Engineering Development Agreement in Warsaw, Poland, with Westinghouse, Bechtel, and Polish Company PEJ to advance the construction of Poland's first AP-1000 nuclear power plant. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0021709–0021710
2
Email correspondence dated June 23, 2025, among Ben Dietderich, Matthew Sparks, and others regarding logistics for a Breitbart event with Secretary Wright, including requests for the DOE logo and conference call details. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0026219–0026228
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Email from Conor Ferns at the U.S. Department of Energy on June 23, 2025, confirms a security walkthrough for a Breitbart event with Secretary Wright scheduled for 8 AM the following day. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0026229–0026236
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Email correspondence from Aguarin Iriarte to multiple recipients on August 1, 2025, regarding briefing coordination for Deputy Secretary Danly at the EPRI Summer Seminar, including an attached agenda. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0026914–0026927
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Email correspondence from Morgan Scott at EPRI on August 1, 2025, coordinating a briefing for Deputy Secretary Danly at the EPRI Summer Seminar, confirming participation from Jill Fonville and scheduling a speaker breakfast. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0026950–0026963
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Email correspondence from Aguarin Iriarte on July 29, 2025, following up on scheduling Deputy Secretary Danly's participation in EPRI's Summer Seminar, with input from Morgan Scott and Rob Chapman regarding logistics and coordination. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0026964–0026973
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Email correspondence dated August 1, 2025, among EPRI and DOE officials, including Rebecca Michael and Juan Varela, coordinating logistics for Deputy Secretary Danly's participation in the EPRI Summer Seminar scheduled for August 11-12. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0026984–0026994
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Email correspondence dated August 6, 2025, from Starlette Gibbs at the Department of Energy to Morgan Scott at EPRI confirms coordination for Deputy Secretary Danly's participation in the EPRI Summer Seminar, with a finalized agenda pending. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0026995–0027007
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Email correspondence dated August 1, 2025, between Morgan Scott of EPRI and Ben Dietderich of the Department of Energy discusses logistics for Deputy Secretary Danly's participation in the EPRI Summer Seminar, confirming it as an invitation-only event. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0027008–0027018
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Email correspondence from Thomas Catenacci to Andrea Woods and Ben Dietderich on July 9, 2025, inquiring about the Department of Energy's comments regarding the Grain Belt Express project and associated national security concerns. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0027025–0027027
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Email correspondence from Morgan Scott at EPRI on July 28, 2025, discusses scheduling a prep call and inviting Deputy Secretary Danly to participate in a roundtable discussion following EPRI's Summer Seminar. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0027028–0027037
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Email from Jessica Parris on August 4, 2025, to multiple recipients regarding briefing coordination for Deputy Secretary Danly at the EPRI Summer Seminar, requesting check-in dates and attaching a manual registration form. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0027040–0027050
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Email correspondence dated August 1, 2025, among DOE and EPRI officials, including Jessica Parris and Rebecca Michael, regarding briefing coordination for Deputy Secretary Danly's participation in the EPRI Summer Seminar, with an attached manual registration form. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0027072–0027082
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Email correspondence from Thomas Catenacci to Andrea Woods on July 11, 2025, inquires about the Department of Energy's review process for the Grain Belt Express project and includes a statement from DOE regarding its conditional commitment and ongoing financial review. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0027092–0027095
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Draft email from Ben Dietderich to Thomas Catenacci on July 7, 2025, discusses a press call and embargoed release of the DOE's report on U.S. grid reliability, warning of potential blackouts by 2030. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0027496–0027498
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Email correspondence from Cole Szymanski on August 4, 2025, regarding briefing coordination for Deputy Secretary Danly's participation in the EPRI Summer Seminar, including requests for contact information and speaker materials. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0027515–0027527
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Email correspondence on July 7, 2025, between Matthew Boyle, Ben Dietderich, and Jasmyn Jordan discusses a press call regarding the Department of Energy's report on U.S. grid reliability and security. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0027541–0027543
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Email correspondence from Starlette Gibbs on August 4, 2025, regarding briefing coordination for Deputy Secretary James P. Danly's participation in the EPRI Summer Seminar, including a request for his biography and headshot. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0027528–0027539
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Email correspondence dated February 5, 2025, among Andrea Woods, Thomas Catenacci, and Ben Dietderich discusses Secretary Wright's upcoming remarks to DOE staff scheduled for February 6, 2025, at 11 AM ET. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0006681–0006682
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Email correspondence from Andrea Woods to Aaron Sibarium on March 14, 2025, regarding a media inquiry about Chanda Prescod-Weinstein's role on the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel, indicating ongoing efforts to provide a response. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0006679–0006680
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Email correspondence from Emery Washington, Deputy Press Secretary at DOE, to Aaron Sibarium on March 14, 2025, provides a statement regarding Prof. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein's role on the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel (HEPAP) and her contributions to meetings. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0006683–0006684
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Email correspondence from March 24, 2025, among Matthew Boyle of Breitbart News, Andrea Woods, and Ben Dietderich of the U.S. Department of Energy discusses a potential call to plan an event with Secretary Wright. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0006691–0006693
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Email correspondence from Laura Ciciarelli, COO of the Republican Governors Association, to Ashley Hebert of the U.S. Department of Energy on February 15, 2025, discussing logistics for a panel at the RGA Winter Meeting scheduled for February 20. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0006695–0006704
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Email correspondence from Matthew Boyle to Ben Dietderich on June 12, 2025, discusses planning a Breitbart event with Secretary Wright, confirming venue details and scheduling for June 24, 2025. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0006711–0006716
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Email correspondence dated April 15, 2025, from Isabelle Lamanna to Matthew Boyle discusses scheduling a Breitbart event with the Secretary of Energy, suggesting a follow-up in June for potential dates in July or August. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0006728–0006730
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Email correspondence from Conor Ferns at the U.S. Department of Energy on June 23, 2025, confirms a security walkthrough for a Breitbart event with Secretary Wright scheduled for 8 AM the following day. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0006720–0006727
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Email correspondence from Ashley Hebert at the U.S. Department of Energy on February 19, 2025, confirms a meeting regarding the RGA Energy Panel Briefing scheduled for February 20, 2025, with Laura Ciciarelli of the Republican Governors Association. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0006731
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Email correspondence from Matthew Boyle of Breitbart News to Ben Dietderich at the Department of Energy on April 16, 2025, discussing scheduling an event with the Secretary, ideally in early May. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0006732–0006733
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Email correspondence dated June 23, 2025, among Ben Dietderich, Matthew Sparks, and others regarding logistics for a Breitbart event with Secretary Wright, including requests for the DOE logo and conference call arrangements. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0006804–0006811
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Email correspondence from Shawn Affolter at the Department of Energy to Jack Cramton of the American Petroleum Institute on January 27, 2025, regarding contact information for inviting Mr. Wright to speak at an upcoming board meeting. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0008938–0008941
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Email correspondence dated February 27, 2025, between Thomas Catenacci of the Washington Free Beacon and Andrea Woods of the DOE discusses a press inquiry regarding a waiver issued by the previous administration exempting certain DOE programs from Build America, Buy America standards. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0009121–0009123
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Email correspondence dated February 19, 2025, from Ashley Hebert at the Department of Energy confirms attendance at a meeting regarding the RGA Energy Panel Briefing scheduled for February 20, 2025, with participants including Laura Ciciarelli and other DOE staff. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0014477
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Email correspondence dated February 26, 2025, between Laura Ciciarelli of the Republican Governors Association and Ashley Hebert from the Department of Energy discusses the use of photos from an Energy Panel event. 2025 DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F
0014509–0014510
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An email from Ashley Hebert on March 1, 2025, organized a discussion titled 'Wright-Burgum in PA' scheduled for March 2, 2025, with attendees from the Department of the Interior and other agencies. 2025 DOI-2025-004517
0002890–0002891
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