DOGE Staffer Adam Blake Influences Nuclear Safety Reforms While on KCRise Fund Board

Adam Blake, a staffer with the Department of Energy (DOGE), influenced nuclear safety reforms while serving on the board of KCRise Fund, backed by industry investors. Trump signed orders to quadruple nuclear power by 2026 and weakened safety regulations. Blake helped implement these changes, raising concerns about conflicts of interest as KCRise's investors include major nuclear players like Evergy. Critics argue this undermines the independence of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, a violation of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974.

Published Mar 24, 2026

Adam Blake, a DOGE staffer, played a significant role in implementing Trump’s nuclear safety rollbacks while serving on the board of KCRise Fund, which is backed by nuclear industry investors. The executive orders signed in May 2025 aim to quadruple nuclear power by July 2026 and include extensive revisions to safety regulations.

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KCRise's investors include Evergy Ventures, which operates the Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Facility, among other nuclear stakeholders. Critics, including former NRC employees, claim these actions violate the Energy Reorganization Act by compromising the independence of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Concerns about conflicts of interest arise as DOGE operatives hold key regulatory positions.