Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was on the hunt at the CES show

Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🔦 Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was on the hunt at the CES show.

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is the head of the United States Department of Energy (DOE), which is responsible for formulating and implementing national energy policy. The DOE plays a critical role in addressing energy-related issues such as increasing energy efficiency, developing and deploying clean energy technologies, and safeguarding the country's nuclear weapons stockpile. Sec. Granholm made a visit to the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES) show - an annual technology trade show held in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is one of the largest and most influential technology events in the world, attracting companies and individuals from a wide range of industries, including consumer electronics, technology, and entertainment.

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