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Mission:	The Office of Public Affairs at the Department of Energy (DOE) is tasked with communicating the department's mission, activities, and achievements to the public, media, and other stakeholders. Its mission is to foster transparency, engage with communities, and promote public understanding of energy policy, science, and technology.
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'''Office of Public Affairs (Department of Energy)''' is responsible for managing the Department of Energy's communication strategies, including media relations, public outreach, and the dissemination of information about DOE's work in energy, science, and environmental stewardship. It plays a key role in shaping the public narrative around DOE's initiatives and policies. ==Mission== The mission of the Office of Public Affairs is to communicate effectively about DOE's programs, science, and policy to enhance public awareness and engagement. This includes promoting DOE's contributions to national energy security, environmental sustainability, and scientific advancement, all while ensuring transparency and responsiveness to public concerns<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/public-affairs/office-public-affairs |title=Office of Public Affairs |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>. ==Parent organization== The Office of Public Affairs is part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), facilitating communication for the department's wide array of activities<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/ |title=U.S. Department of Energy |publisher=DOE |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>. ==Legislation== The office was not created by specific legislation but operates under the authority of the DOE, established by the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977. ==Partners== * Media outlets for news dissemination. * Community groups for public engagement. * Other federal agencies for coordinated communication efforts. ==Number of employees== The exact number of employees in the Office of Public Affairs isn't specified, but it includes communications professionals, press officers, and event coordinators. ==Organization structure== The structure of the Office of Public Affairs includes: ===Leader=== Led by the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs. ===Divisions=== * Media Relations for managing press interactions. * Public Outreach for community engagement and education. * Digital Communications for online presence and social media. ==List of programs== * Press Releases to announce DOE activities and news. * Public Events like briefings, tours, and community meetings. * Educational Campaigns to inform the public about energy issues. ==Last total enacted budget== Specific budget details for the Office of Public Affairs are not publicly detailed, as they are part of the DOE's broader budget. ==Staff== The staff includes communications specialists, media liaisons, and digital content creators, but exact numbers are not documented. ==Funding== Funding for the Office of Public Affairs comes from the DOE's budget to support its communication and public engagement initiatives. ==Services provided== The office provides services such as media management, public relations, content creation for various platforms, organizing public events, responding to public inquiries, and ensuring that accurate information about DOE's work is accessible to the public<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/public-affairs/office-public-affairs |title=Office of Public Affairs |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>. ==Regulations overseen== The Office of Public Affairs does not oversee regulations but plays a role in communicating DOE's regulatory actions and policies to the public and media. ==Headquarters address== 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA ==History== The Office of Public Affairs has been integral to DOE since its establishment in 1977, adapting to changes in media landscapes and public expectations for transparency. Over the years, it has been pivotal in managing the department's image, responding to crises, and promoting significant scientific and policy achievements<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/public-affairs/history |title=History |publisher=Office of Public Affairs |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>. ==External links== * [https://www.energy.gov/public-affairs/office-public-affairs Office of Public Affairs at DOE] * [https://www.energy.gov/ Department of Energy] ==References== <references />

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