Department of Energy

Closing Gaps in Energy Cybersecurity

Closing Gaps in Energy Cybersecurity

GAO finds that the Energy Department needs to do more to address cybersecurity risks.

In a Justice Department Shutdown, Some Agencies Can Still Litigate

In a Justice Department Shutdown, Some Agencies Can Still Litigate

Even during budget crises, federal law empowers agencies to use appropriations to defend civil cases.

Building Capacity for Economic Analysis at Independent Agencies

Building Capacity for Economic Analysis at Independent Agencies

Independent agencies should take steps to conduct more thorough economic analysis when writing regulations.

The Legal Risks of Regulating Climate Change at the Subnational Level

The Legal Risks of Regulating Climate Change at the Subnational Level

State and local regulators will face challenges in trying to pick up the slack after a federal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

Should We Run Agencies More Like Businesses?

Should We Run Agencies More Like Businesses?

Legal scholar argues for greater reliance on entrepreneurial strategies in regulation.

When Federal Agencies Do Not Answer to Courts

When Federal Agencies Do Not Answer to Courts

Scholar examines how agencies operate independently of courts through rulemaking and legislative drafting.

Legal and Policy Challenges to the Dakota Access Pipeline

Legal and Policy Challenges to the Dakota Access Pipeline

Recent University of Pennsylvania event explores issues raised by the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Are Louder Cars Safer Cars?

Are Louder Cars Safer Cars?

Federal regulators may require electric cars to make more noise.

Nudging Away from Personal Choice

Nudging Away from Personal Choice

Economist argues that energy-efficiency regulations are riddled with problems and espouses their elimination.

The Impact of Waiving Environmental Regulations

The Impact of Waiving Environmental Regulations

Recent PPR seminar examines effects on air quality and fuel prices from waiving environmental regulations.

Filling Up the Gas Tank with Corn, Sugar Cane, and Wood

Filling Up the Gas Tank with Corn, Sugar Cane, and Wood

EPA moves to increase support for ethanol and other renewable fuels.

Stopping Hackers from Turning off the Lights

Stopping Hackers from Turning off the Lights

Senate bill would give Energy Department power to deal with cyberattacks on the nation’s power grid.