Recent Posts on Department of Energy

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The Strategic Petroleum Reserve—Does the U.S. Have a Long-Term Plan Amid Massive Drawdowns & Maintenance Backlogs?

Deparment of Energy's Oak Ridge Site

Nuclear Cleanup Costs Continue to Spiral as Deferred Maintenance and Repair Needs Grow

Graphic showing some of GAO's FY 2025--including $62.7 billion in financial benefits.

GAO’s FY 2025 Report Card—What We Did to Improve Federal Programs and Save Billions of Dollars

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Fast Fashion—Great for Your Wallet, Costly for the Planet

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Efforts to Address Current and Historic Environmental Injustice Need to be Strengthened

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The Legacy of Oppenheimer’s Nuclear Research at Los Alamos

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It Matters! Our Recommendations for Congress Could Result in Billions of Dollars in Financial and Other Benefits

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Securing the U.S. Electricity Grid from Cyberattacks

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Keeping the Nation’s Competitive Edge in Manufacturing

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Critical Mineral Shortages Could Disrupt Global Supply Chains

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How is the Federal Government Approaching Climate Resilience?

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Hurricane Ida Highlights Need for Enhanced Electricity Grid Resilience