U.S. Department of Energy
United States government
Also known as: DOE
Quick Facts
- Date:
- 1977 - present
- Areas Of Involvement:
- energy conversion
- renewable energy
- pollution control
- Related People:
- Rick Perry
- Steven Chu
News •
The Latest: Trump administration rejects the UN’s 2030 sustainability goals
• Mar. 7, 2025, 7:32 PM ET (AP)
Trump's interior and energy secretaries cheer on natural gas export industry in Gulf Coast
• Mar. 7, 2025, 10:38 AM ET (AP)
Federal workers face second Musk deadline to explain their work last week
• Mar. 3, 2025, 5:21 PM ET (AP)
A comprehensive look at DOGE's firings and layoffs so far
• Feb. 21, 2025, 7:08 PM ET (AP)
Trump administration tries to bring back fired nuclear weapons workers in DOGE reversal
• Feb. 16, 2025, 8:21 PM ET (AP)
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), executive division of the U.S. federal government responsible for administering national energy policy. Established in 1977, it promotes energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy. Its national security programs serve to develop and oversee nuclear-energy resources. Its Office of Environmental Management oversees waste management and cleanup activities at inactive facilities. The Fossil Energy Office develops policies and regulations concerning the use of natural gas, coal, and electric energy. Its regional power administrations transmit electric power produced at federal hydroelectric projects.