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|OrganizationName=Office of the Deputy Secretary (Department of Energy)
|OrganizationType=Executive Departments (Sub-organization)
|Mission=The Office of the Deputy Secretary assists in leading the Department of Energy (DOE), providing strategic direction, managing operations, and overseeing the implementation of policies that advance energy security, scientific discovery, and environmental sustainability. It supports the Secretary in achieving the DOE's mission.
|ParentOrganization=Department of Energy
|CreationLegislation=Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977
|OrganizationExecutive=Deputy Secretary of Energy
|Services=Policy Coordination; Operational Management; Strategic Planning
|HeadquartersLocation=38.88715, -77.02594
|HeadquartersAddress=1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA
}}
'''Office of the Deputy Secretary (Department of Energy)''' serves as the second in command within the U.S. Department of Energy, directly supporting the Secretary of Energy in managing the department's operations, policy development, and strategic initiatives. The Deputy Secretary plays a crucial role in the execution of DOE's wide-ranging responsibilities in energy, science, and security.

==Mission==

The mission of the Office of the Deputy Secretary is to assist in the governance of DOE, ensuring that the department's programs align with national objectives for energy, environmental stewardship, and scientific advancement. This involves operational oversight, policy implementation, and strategic planning to meet the DOE's goals of promoting sustainable energy, enhancing national security, and advancing scientific research<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/deputy-secretary-office |title=Office of the Deputy Secretary |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.

==Parent organization==

The Office of the Deputy Secretary is part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), directly under the Secretary of Energy<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/ |title=U.S. Department of Energy |publisher=DOE |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.

==Legislation==

The position of Deputy Secretary and thus the office was established under the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, which structured the DOE<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-91/pdf/STATUTE-91-Pg565.pdf |title=Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977 |publisher=U.S. Government Publishing Office |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.

==Partners==

* Various DOE offices and programs for coordination and oversight.
* Other federal agencies for inter-agency initiatives.
* Congressional committees for legislative engagement.

==Number of employees==

The exact number of employees within the Office of the Deputy Secretary is not specified, but includes the Deputy Secretary, immediate staff, and support personnel for administrative and advisory roles.

==Organization structure==

The structure of the Office includes:

===Leader===

The office is led by the Deputy Secretary of Energy.

===Divisions===

* Policy Development for shaping departmental strategies.
* Operations Management for overseeing departmental activities.
* Strategic Initiatives for driving key departmental priorities.

==List of programs==

* Advanced Energy Technology Development for innovation in energy solutions.
* Environmental Management for cleanup of legacy sites.
* National Security for nuclear stewardship and nonproliferation efforts.

==Last total enacted budget==

Specific budget details for the Office of the Deputy Secretary alone are not publicly available, being part of the DOE's broader budget.

==Staff==

The staff includes high-level officials, policy advisors, and administrative support, but exact numbers are not documented in the references.

==Funding==

Funding for the Office of the Deputy Secretary comes from the DOE's budget, which Congress appropriates annually.

==Services provided==

The office provides leadership, strategic guidance, and operational oversight to ensure the DOE's activities are aligned with national energy and security policies. It also manages inter-agency coordination, legislative affairs related to DOE, and supports the Secretary in decision-making processes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/deputy-secretary-office |title=Office of the Deputy Secretary |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.

==Regulations overseen==

While the office doesn't directly oversee regulations, it plays a role in shaping the policy environment in which DOE's regulatory functions operate.

==Headquarters address==

1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA

==History==

The Office of the Deputy Secretary was established with the creation of the DOE in 1977 to assist in managing the department's diverse and critical responsibilities. Over time, the roles and influence of the Deputy Secretary have evolved, particularly with the expansion of DOE's focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and combating climate change<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Deputy_Secretary_of_Energy |title=United States Deputy Secretary of Energy * Wikipedia |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.

==External links==

* [https://www.energy.gov/deputy-secretary-office Office of the Deputy Secretary]
* [https://www.energy.gov/ Department of Energy]
* [[wikipedia:United States Deputy Secretary of Energy]]

==References==

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