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'''Office of the Secretary (Department of Energy) (OSE)''' serves as the executive office for the Secretary of Energy, who is the head of the Department of Energy (DOE). This office is central to the administration, policy-making, and strategic direction of the DOE, ensuring that all departmental activities align with national energy policies and priorities. ==Mission== The mission of the Office of the Secretary is to provide strategic leadership and coordination for the DOE's wide range of activities, from energy research to environmental cleanup, nuclear security, and energy efficiency. It strives to advance energy technologies, promote energy security, and support sustainable energy practices while ensuring the department operates effectively and in accordance with national policies<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/secretary-office |title=Office of the Secretary |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>. ==Parent organization== The Office of the Secretary is directly under the United States Department of Energy (DOE), with the Secretary of Energy being a member of the President's Cabinet<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 of the Secretary was established under the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, which created the DOE and outlined its structure and responsibilities<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 federal agencies for coordinated policy efforts. * Congress for legislative affairs. * International energy organizations for global policy alignment. ==Number of employees== The exact number of employees in the Office of the Secretary isn't specified, but it includes the Secretary, Deputy Secretaries, and numerous support staff for policy, legal, and administrative functions. ==Organization structure== The Office of the Secretary's structure includes: ===Leader=== The office is headed by the Secretary of Energy. ===Divisions=== * Office of Policy for developing energy policy. * Office of Public Affairs for communication and public engagement. * Office of Legislative Affairs for managing congressional relations. * Office of the General Counsel for legal support. ==List of programs== * Energy Policy Development to shape national energy strategies. * Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs for legislative coordination. * International Affairs for global energy cooperation. ==Last total enacted budget== Specific budget allocations for the Office of the Secretary alone are not publicly detailed, but it is part of the DOE's overall budget. ==Staff== The staff includes high-level political appointees, policy experts, legislative liaisons, and communication specialists, but exact numbers are not documented in the references. ==Funding== Funding for the Office of the Secretary comes from the DOE's budget, which is appropriated by Congress annually. ==Services provided== Services include policy formulation, strategic planning, legislative coordination, public and international affairs, and providing executive oversight to ensure DOE's activities align with national energy goals. This office also plays a critical role in representing DOE in inter-agency and international settings<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/secretary-office |title=Office of the Secretary |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>. ==Regulations overseen== The Office of the Secretary does not directly oversee regulations but guides the department in its regulatory roles concerning energy policy, environmental protection, and nuclear safety. ==Headquarters address== 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA ==History== The Office of the Secretary was established with the creation of the Department of Energy in 1977, as part of a broader effort to centralize federal energy policy under one agency. It has since played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. energy policy, managing departmental operations, and responding to energy crises and technological advancements in energy<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Secretary_of_Energy |title=United States Secretary of Energy * Wikipedia |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>. ==External links== * [https://www.energy.gov/secretary-office Office of the Secretary] * [https://www.energy.gov/ Department of Energy] * [[wikipedia:United States Secretary of Energy]] * [https://www.energy.gov/leadership/secretaries-energy Secretaries of Energy] ==References== <references />