Office of Energy Justice and Equity

Office of Energy Justice and Equity
Type:	Executive Departments; Research and Development Agencies
Parent organization:	United States Department of Energy
Employees:
Executive:	Director
Budget:
Address:	1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA
Website:	https://www.energy.gov/justice/office-energy-justice-and-equity
Creation Legislation:	National Energy Conservation Policy Act of 1978
Wikipedia:	Office of Energy Justice and Equity

Office of Energy Justice and Equity
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Mission
EJE's mission is to identify and implement ways to ensure everyone has an opportunity to fully participate in the Department of Energy's (DOE) programs, opportunities, and resources, with a particular focus on advancing equity and justice in energy policy and practices.

Services
Policy analysis; Research; Technical assistance; Stakeholder engagement

Regulations

Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE) is an office within the U.S. Department of Energy tasked with ensuring that energy policies and programs address the needs of minority communities, minority institutions, and specific segments of the U.S. population. EJE aims to mitigate the disproportionate impacts of energy policies on these groups by fostering inclusive participation in energy initiatives.

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Mission

The Office of Energy Justice and Equity is committed to ensuring that everyone is afforded an opportunity to participate in DOE's programs and resources. It works to identify and mitigate the impacts of energy policies, regulations, and programs on minority communities, promoting equity and justice within the energy sector.[](https://www.energy.gov/justice/office-energy-justice-and-equity)[](https://www.energy.gov/justice/mission)

Parent organization

The Office of Energy Justice and Equity is part of the U.S. Department of Energy, specifically within the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, now known as the Office of Energy Justice and Equity. It collaborates with various DOE offices to ensure equity in energy policy and program implementation.[](https://www.energy.gov/justice/office-energy-justice-and-equity)

Legislation

EJE was established under the National Energy Conservation Policy Act of 1978, Section 641, with the mandate to address the impact of energy policies on minorities and minority-owned businesses.[](https://www.energy.gov/justice/office-energy-justice-and-equity)

Partners

- Minority Serving Institutions for collaborative research and program participation. - Various federal, state, and local government agencies for policy alignment and community engagement. - Community-based organizations for stakeholder engagement and local impact assessments.

Number of employees

The exact number of employees within EJE is not publicly specified in the references provided.

Organization structure

EJE's structure includes:

**Office of Minority Programs** for supporting minority educational institutions and businesses.
**Office of Energy Justice Policy and Analysis** for policy development and analysis related to energy justice.
**Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity** for ensuring compliance with civil rights in DOE's programs and activities.

Leader

EJE is led by a **Director**.

Divisions

- Policy Division for creating and analyzing energy justice policies. - Analysis Division for research and data analysis on energy equity issues. - Projects Division for managing and implementing equity-focused initiatives.

List of programs

- **Ask Us Anything Series** for community and stakeholder engagement. - **Faculty Applied Clean Energy Sciences (FACES) Program** for enhancing faculty from minority-serving institutions in energy sciences. - **Equity in Energy™** to expand inclusion in DOE and energy sector programs.

Last total enacted budget

Budgetary details specific to EJE were not found in the provided references.

Staff

Staff information for EJE is not detailed in the available sources.

Funding

Funding for EJE comes from the DOE's budget, specifically allocated to support its mission in advancing energy justice and equity.

Services provided

EJE provides policy analysis, research, and technical assistance to ensure energy policies are equitable. It engages with stakeholders, conducts research on the impacts of energy programs on minority communities, and helps design programs to include underserved populations in DOE's initiatives.[](https://www.energy.gov/justice/office-energy-justice-and-equity)

Regulations overseen

EJE does not directly oversee regulations but influences DOE policy to ensure compliance with civil rights and equity standards in energy policy and program implementation.

Headquarters address

1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA

History

The Office of Energy Justice and Equity was established in 1979 under the National Conservation Policy Act to address the impact of energy policies on minorities and minority-owned businesses. Over the years, it has evolved to take on broader responsibilities in promoting energy justice and equity across DOE programs and policies.[](https://www.energy.gov/justice/office-energy-justice-and-equity)

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