Department of Energy
GOP Rep. Yells at Congressman to 'Close Your Mouth' During Energy Hearing
A contentious back-and-forth between Bill Keating and Brian Mast occurred during a hearing this morning.
GOP Sen. Tuberville Calls for Clean Nuclear Energy to Beat China, Russia
"There is enough thorium in the United States alone to power the country at its current energy level for over 1,000 years," expert says.
U.S. to Give Half of 60M Reserve Barrel Oil Release to Combat Price Spike
The total amount represents about 4 percent of the oil kept in reserves by International Energy Agency member countries.
Rep. Lois Frankel Trades in Fossil Fuel Companies as Gas Prices Rise
As a member of the Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies subcommittee, Frankel sits privy to conversations concerning Department of Energy funding.
U.S. Wants Offshore Wind Farms Off Coasts, in Gulf of Mexico by 2030
The U.S. wants to develop seven offshore wind farms to deploy renewable energy off the East and West Coasts, as well as in the Gulf of Mexico.
Gas Price Crisis Averted as Colonial Says Pipeline Running Again After Hack
"Following this restart, it will take several days for the product delivery supply chain to return to normal," Colonial Pipeline said on Wednesday evening.
Eco-Failure Jay Inslee is a Smart Political Ploy for Biden
If Biden needs someone to play the part and please progressives, without getting anything done that could hurt the administration, Inslee is his best bet.
Rick Perry Expected to Resign After Dems Raise Ukraine Questions
As more details between the U.S. and Ukraine surface during impeachment investigations, Perry's travels to Ukraine are under question.
It's Time to Convince Both Liberals and Conservatives: We Need a Carbon Tax
The private and public sectors must work together to develop the breakthrough technologies needed for a clean energy transition. Putting a price on carbon is needed because demand drives innovation.
Trump 'Bending Over Backwards' to Give Saudis Material
The Trump administration admitted it had made seven approvals for the sharing of technological information with Saudi Arabia without telling Congress.
Trump's Own Picks Block His Subsidies for Coal Power
The president's plan to subsidize coal and nuclear power would interfere with free markets, says energy market regulator.
Solar Energy From Windows Could Power Your Home One Day
Smart windows become tinted in the sunlight—which could have twofold benefits.
Eric Trump's Brother-In-Law Named A Chief Of Staff
He will head up the office that once was tasked to see out former President Barack Obama's climate change initiatives
Rick Perry Confirmed as Energy Secretary in 62-37 Vote
The former Texas governor has pledged to renew America's nuclear weapons arsenal.
Trump Team Pushes Back on Climate Change Survey
"The questionnaire was not authorized or part of our standard protocol," Trump spokesman Sean Spicer said.
'Stranger Things': Department of Energy Isn't So Bad
No, the Energy Department isn't really chasing scary monsters or opening portals to other dimensions.