Open AccessU.S. Department of Energy Strategic Plan
Author(s) -
United States. Department of Energy.
Publication year - 2011
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/1021847
Subject(s) - prosperity , cornerstone , oak ridge national laboratory , workforce , national laboratory , political science , transformative learning , management , engineering , sociology , engineering physics , physics , geography , pedagogy , archaeology , nuclear physics , law , economics
The mission of the Department of Energy is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. Goal 1 is to catalyze the timely, material, and efficient transformation of the nation's energy system and secure U.S. leadership in clean energy technologies. Goal 2 is to maintain a vibrant U.S. effort in science and engineering as a cornerstone of our economic prosperity with clear leadership in strategic areas. Goal 3 is to enhance nuclear security through defense, nonproliferation, and environmental efforts. Goal 4 is to establish an operational and adaptable framework that combines the best wisdom of all Department stakeholders to maximize mission success