Special Reports
Energy
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Federal agencies are fighting a battle to develop, conserve and manage the use of energy on multiple fronts: Managers are under order to reduce energy consumption at federal facilities. Land management agencies are seeking innovative ways to boost domestic energy production while addressing environmental concerns. The Pentagon increasingly sees oil dependence as a threat to national security. As the nation's energy future continues to command more and more of the federal government's attention, we will update this special report highlighting Government Executive's ongoing coverage of the issue. |
From the Government Executive Archives
- Manifest Destiny (Feb. 2008)
Under pressure to boost domestic energy production, federal land managers are reshaping the West in profound ways. - Chain Reaction (Nov. 2007)
Coming nuke power boom bodes licensing pileup at Nuclear Regulatory Commission. - Grid Hogs (Sept. 1, 2007)
As data centers consume an ever larger share of available electricity, critical operations might be at risk. - Alternative Future (Aug. 15, 2007)
The Energy Department is under increasing pressure to develop clean and renewable fuel sources. - Trouble at the Pump (June 1, 2007)
The Pentagon foresees a two-front threat to national security: global instability spurred by climate change and a crippling dependence on oil. - Cleaning Up Coal (March 15, 2007)
Coal is cheap and abundant, but there's a high environmental price for burning it. Energy Department scientists are trying to change that. - Black Gold (Nov. 1, 2007)
Offshore oil and gas drilling has the potential to boost the economy or spoil the environment, or maybe both.
LATEST NEWS
- EPA: Video takedown order was about ethics, not content
(11/10/09)
Employees are not allowed to use their position and work at EPA to lend credibility to their personal opinions, officials say. - Lockheed Martin chief sees leaner budgets, new priorities
(11/05/09)
Bethesda, Md.-based firm is continuing to grow its business in emerging areas such as energy security and cybersecurity to remain competitive. - Agencies to expedite electricity transmission permits on federal land
(10/28/09)
New process aims to speed up grid modernization and spur renewable energy production. - Half of stimulus contract spending falls into risky categories
(10/20/09)
Within the next week, Recovery.gov will list detailed summaries of noncompetitive, nonfixed price contracts. - Agencies challenge employees to lead a healthier lifestyle
(10/19/09)
The Obama administration is experimenting with innovative ways to get 75 percent of the federal workforce involved in health and wellness programs by next year. - Experts say policy 'czars' fall within presidential authority
(10/07/09)
Analysts agree Obama's use of White House czars does not represent an abuse of power as long as they do not attempt to give orders to agency heads or issue regulations. - Agencies surpass Recovery Act small business contracting goals
(10/06/09)
More than 25 percent of all stimulus contract dollars has gone to small firms, but agencies are making uneven contributions. - VA to continue work on energy efficiency
(09/30/09)
Health care facilities prove especially challenging for reducing energy consumption. - Senate approves $122 billion transportation, housing spending bill
(09/18/09)
Next up is the $32.1 billion Interior-Environment appropriations measure, with more votes expected on Tuesday. - Homeland Security breaks ground at new headquarters
(09/09/09)
The facility in Southeast Washington will unify the department and help bring jobs to the surrounding struggling neighborhoods, officials say. - Defense review should set energy reduction targets, report says
(08/28/09)
Brookings scholars call for the military to cut fuel consumption 20 percent by 2025. - Technology companies encourage feds to shut down computers
(08/27/09)
More than 4,500 government employees and contractors have pledged to turn off computers, monitors and printers on Aug. 27. - Appropriators, Obama agree on program terminations
(08/17/09)
Lawmakers plan to ax 11 of 48 discretionary, nonmilitary programs targeted for elimination by the president. - Biggest companies rake in Recovery Act contracts
(08/03/09)
More than $1.5 billion in stimulus funds have gone to 17 of the largest government contractors. - Buy America provision triggers rebuke
(07/22/09)
Spending bill language restricts vehicle purchases to the Big Three automakers; congressional aide says it simply restates GSA policy. - Spending bills ready for floor with auto dealers' provision
(07/15/09)
Panel sets ground rules for House consideration of Energy and Water and Financial Services appropriations measures. - Report proposes conservation overhaul
(07/06/09)
Former officials recommend Interior Department fund be turned into an independent trust paid for by royalties from energy development on public lands. - EPA feels like home to new administrator
(06/29/09)
In her second stint at the agency, Lisa Jackson talks about getting to work on climate change and water quality. - Panel lays groundwork to buy more fighter jets
(06/17/09)
Defense bill amendment authorizes $369 million for the advance procurement of 12 F-22s in fiscal 2011. - Plug-in electric vehicles pose challenges for feds
(06/10/09)
High costs, infrastructure shortcomings and other difficulties are likely to hinder widespread use in the federal fleet, GAO says.
