Ingrid Kolb | |
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| Acting United States Secretary of Energy | |
| In office January 20, 2025 –February 4, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Jennifer Granholm |
| Succeeded by | Chris Wright |
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| Education | Sweet Briar College (BA) |
Ingrid Ann Christner Kolb is an American government official serving as Director of the United States Department of Energy Office of Management. [1] She served as Acting Secretary of Energy from January 20 to February 4,2025. [2]
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