Danny Ray Brouillette[2] (/bruːˈjɛt/ born August 18, 1962) is an American government official, lobbyist and businessman who served as the United States Secretary of Energy in the Donald Trump administration from 2019 to 2021.
[5] Following his service in the United States Army, Brouillette was U.S. representative Billy Tauzin's legislative director from 1989 to 1997.
[7] Brouillette was Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs in the U.S. Department of Energy from 2001 to 2003 under President George W.
[9] In 2006, Brouillette became head of public policy and senior vice president at United Services Automobile Association.
[20]In December 2020, as part of the recently signed Abraham-Accords, Brouillette convened a "first-of-its kind" meeting between the energy minister of Israel and counterparts from several Arab nations.
[22] Brouillette was named the president of Sempra Infrastructure in July 2021 and started with the company in November of that year.
[26] He resigned on October 28, 2024, less than 10 months after taking the position, saying he wanted to focus on global energy issues.