The Energy Department can now collect more data on energy supply and environmental impact

The Energy Department has updated its rules for collecting information under a 1974 law. This means the department can now gather more detailed data on energy supply and its environmental effects.

This change gives the Energy Department more power to demand information from energy companies. It could lead to a clearer picture of how energy production affects the environment and where the US energy supply stands. This kind of data collection is often a precursor to new regulations or policy shifts, as it builds the evidence base for future action.