Department of Energy

Chu: We Will Look Into Nuclear Site Security

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - June 3, 2009

A 266-page document was released that showed the locations of sensitive nuclear sites. more >>

Energy Secretary Chu Announces Biofuel Investment

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - May 5, 2009

The secretary of energy said that agriculture is one of the great resources in the United States. more >>

Steven Chu, Obama's Point Man on Energy, Says Conservation Is 'Sexy'

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 19, 2009

The nation's new energy secretary is pushing for the next breakthroughs, along with energy efficiency. more >>

Are the Government's Energy Statistics Reliable Enough?

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - February 20, 2009

Everyone relies on Energy Department numbers, but experts say they can be incomplete or inaccurate. more >>

Energy Secretary Steven Chu Faces Tough Menu of Choices

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 27, 2009

Obama's energy secretary will lead his renewable energy and climate change agenda—and he's not alone. more >>

Report: Some Climate Change Already Irreversible

Nation & World - January 26, 2009

International team says current emissions will have impact for 1,000 years. more >>

Chu Quizzed Mostly on Nuclear Issues During Hearing for Energy Post

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 13, 2009

The Nobel Prize-winning scientist said he is committed to accelerating the construction of new plants. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Steven Chu

By Jennifer O'Shea - Nation & World - December 30, 2008

Steven Chu is President-elect Obama's pick for energy secretary. more >>

Ethanol Questions Fuel a Pushback Over Regulation Changes

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - December 26, 2008

Producers are eager to raise ethanol levels, but some groups say that may not be such a good idea. more >>

As Obama's Energy Chief, Steven Chu Likely to Shift Agency's Focus to Renewables

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - December 16, 2008

The Nobel Prize-winning scientist has championed research into energy efficiency and solar power. more >>

Obama's Energy and Environment Team Includes a Nobel Laureate, Veteran Regulators

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - December 11, 2008

The president-elect is expected to appoint Steven Chu, who runs a national lab, as energy secretary. more >>

Bush Energy Officials Helping to Ensure a Smooth Transition for President-Elect Obama

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - November 13, 2008

Officials have been working since early 2008 to ensure a smooth transition for the new administration. more >>

In the Push for Alternative Energy, What Happened to Geothermal?

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - July 21, 2008

Despite its promise, geothermal energy struggled for funding until the recent boom in oil prices. more >>

Stockpiling Our Way to $120-Per-Barrel Crude?

By Marianne Lavelle - Beyond the Barrel - May 5, 2008

The price run-up was predicted months ago by a critic of the Bush administration's Strategic Petroleum Reserve policy. more >>

The Bumpy Pathway to an Energy Breakthrough

By Marianne Lavelle - Beyond the Barrel - March 5, 2008

Everyone agrees we need a technological advance, but how to spend limited funds is contentious. more >>

Bush Budget Puts Weatherization in the Cold

By Marianne Lavelle - Beyond the Barrel - February 6, 2008

The $220 million federal program for low-income families reaped dividends in jobs and reduced energy bills. more >>

Oil Prices Blamed on U.S. Crude Reserve Buildup

By Marianne Lavelle - Beyond the Barrel - December 13, 2007

One economist thinks the Bush administration is stockpiling trouble. more >>

Fuel Economy Ruling Puts Bush Policy in Bad Light

By Marianne Lavelle - Beyond the Barrel - November 16, 2007

The heat is on for better gas mileage—one way or another. more >>

Bush and High Oil Prices

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 31, 2007

Despite the Democrats' finger-pointing, any real connection remains murky. more >>

Predictions: Drier Weather and Higher Bills

By Marianne Lavelle - Nation & World - October 9, 2007

Conference yields grim climatic and economic forecasts for winter. more >>