Office of Policy

The Office of Policy supports the Secretary of Energy, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and the entire Department of Energy, providing analysis on domestic energy policy and related integration of energy systems. Its work spans technology policy, infrastructure policy, state, local, tribal, and territorial policy, and energy jobs. It provides expertise in electricity systems, buildings and industry, mobility and fuels, energy security, and the energy system and supply chains. Working in coordination with the White House, Capitol Hill, other federal agencies, and local stakeholders, the Office of Policy aims to facilitate an affordable, reliable, secure, and low-emissions energy economy.

Areas of Focus

Technology Policy
The Office of Technology Policy leads U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) efforts to identify technology innovations and strategies that will help achieve national energy priorities. It provides overall DOE strategic direction and centralized coordination of science, energy, and technology research and development—to advance reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible production, delivery, and use of advanced energy technologies.
Infrastructure Policy
The Office of Infrastructure Policy serves as the U.S. Department of Energy’s focal point for strategic, crosscutting analysis on physical facilities and economic systems needed to ensure reliable and affordable energy for the U.S. economy. It supports the development of strategies and programs to accelerate energy infrastructure and supply chains critical for American households, businesses, and manufacturers.
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Policy
The State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Policy guides the development and implementation of coordinated, comprehensive plans and strategies to assist states, territories, local authorities, and tribes in analyzing, assessing, and implementing energy policies, programs, and related activities.
Office of Energy Jobs
The Office of Energy Jobs (OEJ) leads DOE efforts to support the growth of high quality jobs across the energy sector and its supply chains, and to increase access to high quality energy jobs for all Americans, in all parts of the nation. The Office serves as a hub for the Department’s workforce development strategy and conducts vital research and analysis on the energy workforce. Learn more about OEJ here.