Historical Energy Events

  • President Bush presents the Department's National Energy Strategy to Congress and the American people.

  • Secretary Watkins transmits the Administration's energy bill to the House and Senate.

  • President Bush signs the Energy Policy Act of 1992

  • Hazel R. O'Leary is sworn in as seventh Secretary of Energy.

  • Secretary O’Leary announces an "openness" initiative to lift the veil of secrecy from past nuclear activities

  • The Department receives recommendations of the Chiles Commission report dealing with retaining and attracting talent to maintain the nuclear weapons stockpile.

  • India explodes several nuclear devices

  • Pakistan explodes several nuclear devices.

  • The Senate unanimously confirms the nomination of Bill Richardson as Secretary of Energy.

  • The Department certifies to the President that the nation's nuclear stockpile is safe, secure, and reliable.