U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for ensuring energy security, advancing scientific research, and managing the nation’s nuclear infrastructure. It develops energy policies, promotes clean energy technologies, and oversees environmental management programs.

DOE Agencies and Their Functions

Energy Policy and Innovation

  • Office of Policy (OP) – Develops national energy policies and strategic initiatives.
  • Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) – Supports clean energy research, including solar, wind, and biofuels.
  • Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) – Oversees fossil fuel research and carbon capture initiatives.
  • Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) – Promotes nuclear power as a clean energy source and supports reactor technology research.

National Security and Nuclear Management

  • National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) – Manages the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile and ensures nuclear security.
  • Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (IN) – Protects energy-related intelligence and national security interests.

Scientific Research and Development

  • Office of Science (SC) – Conducts advanced research in physics, chemistry, and artificial intelligence.
  • Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) – Develops high-risk, high-reward energy technologies.

Environmental Management and Waste Disposal

  • Office of Environmental Management (EM) – Handles cleanup of nuclear waste and contaminated sites.
  • Office of Legacy Management (LM) – Oversees long-term stewardship of decommissioned nuclear sites.

Energy Infrastructure and Grid Security

  • Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) – Protects critical energy infrastructure from cyber threats.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) – Regulates electricity, natural gas, and oil pipeline markets.

The Department of Energy plays a vital role in shaping U.S. energy policy, fostering innovation, and ensuring the security of the nation's energy systems and nuclear infrastructure.