The Department of Energy announced Friday that its new chief of staff will be Carl Coe, who leads the agency’s Department of Government Efficiency team.
The move is part of a shuffling of several top officials. Alex Fitzsimmons, the current chief of staff, is the new head of the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response (CESER), according to a DOE press release. CESER is focused on protecting the grid and other energy infrastructure from cyber and physical threats.
“The Department of Energy is focused on the need to meet growing energy demand while strengthening the resilience and security of U.S. energy infrastructure against all threats and hazards,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in a statement. “Alex has served as a critical leader across the Department in our first 100 days, and his expertise and ability to take on complex problems make him the right person to spearhead this important office.”
The announcement comes after DOGE’s leader — Tesla CEO Elon Musk — said he would focus more on his businesses in the coming weeks. Tesla’s revenues have plunged in recent months as Musk spearheaded President Donald Trump’s government-slashing efforts, including widespread terminations of contracts and grants and plans to shrink the federal workforce.
