The Latest Breaking News from Energy Department

A laboratory leak was the most likely origin of the COVID-19 virus, according to findings by the U.S. Energy Department, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Carbon capture is getting increasing attention as a part of the nation’s long-term climate goals. New Energy Department data identifies 58 active projects across the US

As Americans snap up electric cars, some Republicans take a tough-on-China stance even for projects that would create jobs for Americans.

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday may begin consideration of a bill that would alter the president’s authority to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. President Joe Biden has said he would veto it.

The House is expected to consider legislation that would limit sales from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

President Joe Biden persuaded Democrats in Congress to provide hundreds of billions of dollars to fight climate change

Five days after the U.S. Energy Department announced a $700 million conditional loan to an Australian company for a lithium mine in Nevada, federal land managers cited the developer for trespassing within the habitat of an endangered wildflower

DALLAS — ERCOT sought emergency approval from the federal government to bypass emission standards if necessary to keep electricity flowing after state officials’ repeated declarations the the power grid was “ready and reliable” for days of bone-chilling temperatures and dangerous windchills.

The U.S. Energy Department declared a power emergency in Texas, citing a shortage of electricity as an arctic winter blast causes power plants to fail.