Department of Health and Human Services (Cargo)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a cabinet-level executive branch department of the U.S. federal government created to protect the health of the U.S. people and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America". Before the separate federal Department of Education was created in 1979, it was called the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW).
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Sub-organizations
| OrganizationName | Employees | Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy | 120 | To fund and accelerate high-potential, high-impact energy technologies that are too early for private sector investment. ARPA-E's mission is to reduce America's dependence on foreign energy sources, increase energy efficiency, and reduce energy-related emissions through transformative energy research and development. |
| Building Technologies Office | 100 | The Building Technologies Office (BTO) develops, demonstrates, and accelerates the adoption of cost-effective technologies, techniques, tools, and services to enhance the energy efficiency of residential and commercial buildings. It supports the goal of transitioning to a decarbonized energy system by 2050, focusing on reducing energy consumption and emissions from the buildings sector. |
| Center for Solar Fuels (CSF) | The mission of CSF is to develop technologies for converting solar energy into storable and transportable fuels through artificial photosynthesis. It focuses on creating efficient, cost-effective solar-to-fuel conversion systems that mimic natural photosynthesis to provide sustainable energy solutions. | |
| Energy Information Administration | 350 | To collect, analyze, and disseminate independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment. |
| Federal Energy Management Program | 100 | FEMP works with federal agencies to meet energy-related goals, identify affordable solutions, facilitate public-private partnerships, and provide energy leadership to the country by identifying and leveraging government best practices. Its mission is to reduce energy costs and environmental impacts across the federal government while enhancing energy security. |
| Grid Deployment Office | The Grid Deployment Office (GDO) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) works to catalyze the development of new and upgraded electric infrastructure across the country, focusing on maintaining and investing in critical generation facilities, developing high-capacity electric transmission lines, and deploying innovative grid technologies to ensure a reliable, resilient, and modernized electricity grid. | |
| Inorganometallic Catalyst Design Center (ICDC) | ICDC's mission is to discover new classes of catalytic materials for energy applications, particularly through computational modeling and artificial intelligence, to understand and predict the structure-function relationships of catalysts. It aims to advance the science of catalysis for converting natural gas and other feedstocks into valuable chemicals and fuels. | |
| Kansas City National Security Campus | 7,000 | KCNSC supports the U.S. nuclear deterrent by manufacturing and procuring non-nuclear components for nuclear weapons, ensuring their safety, security, and reliability, and providing technical services in support of national defense. |
| Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory | 7,000 | LLNL focuses on national security, applying science and technology to ensure the safety, security, and reliability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent, addressing energy challenges, and advancing bioscience, while tackling global security issues. |
| Loan Programs Office | The LPO's mission is to accelerate the deployment of innovative energy and transportation technologies by providing access to debt capital for projects that support clean energy, energy efficiency, and advanced transportation solutions, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote economic growth. | |
| Los Alamos National Laboratory | 11,500 | LANL conducts multidisciplinary research in support of national security, including nuclear deterrence, energy security, and fundamental science, aiming to solve complex problems with a focus on science, technology, and engineering. |
| National Laboratories | 40,000 | To conduct world-class research in science, technology, and engineering to address national needs in energy, security, and environmental stewardship; to advance fundamental science and develop innovative solutions. |
| National Nuclear Security Administration | 35,000 | The NNSA enhances national security through the military application of nuclear science, maintaining the nuclear weapons stockpile, reducing global nuclear threats, providing naval nuclear propulsion, and managing nuclear and radiological emergency responses. |
| Office of Artificial Intelligence and Technology | AITO's mission is to accelerate the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to support the Department of Energy's (DOE) missions in energy, environmental stewardship, and national security. It aims to lead in AI innovation, ensuring responsible and ethical use of AI across DOE's activities. | |
| Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) | The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is dedicated to delivering clean energy demonstration projects at scale in partnership with the private sector to accelerate deployment, market adoption, and the equitable transition to a decarbonized energy system. OCED focuses on scaling emerging technologies to tackle climate challenges and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. | |
| Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs | The OCIA serves as the Department of Energy's (DOE) primary liaison with Congress, state, local, and tribal governments, facilitating communication, coordination, and collaboration on legislative and policy matters. Its mission is to ensure DOE's legislative goals align with national energy priorities and to foster effective partnerships with various government entities. | |
| Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response | CESER's mission is to secure the U.S. energy infrastructure against all hazards, including cyber, physical, and natural threats, ensuring the reliability and resilience of the energy sector. It focuses on developing policies, technologies, and response strategies to protect energy systems and support rapid recovery from disruptions. | |
| Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy | 1,100 | EERE drives U.S. leadership in the research, development, validation, and effective utilization of energy technologies and processes, ensuring an integrated energy system that is affordable, reliable, resilient, secure, and clean. It aims to transition Americans to a 100% clean energy economy no later than 2050, ensuring the benefits reach all Americans. |
| Office of Energy Justice and Equity | 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. | |
| Office of Environment, Safety, and Health | The Office of Environment, Safety, and Health aims to ensure the health and safety of workers and the public, and the protection of the environment at the Department of Energy (DOE) facilities by setting policies, providing oversight, and implementing safety measures. It focuses on integrating environmental, safety, and health considerations into DOE operations. | |
| Office of Environmental Management | 11,000 | To complete the safe cleanup of the environmental legacy brought about from five decades of nuclear weapons production and government-sponsored nuclear energy research; to protect human health and the environment. |
| Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | 750 | The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) is committed to reducing emissions from fossil energy production and use, as well as key industrial processes, while ensuring U.S. energy security. Its mission is to support the transition towards a clean energy future by advancing carbon management technologies. |
| Office of Inspector General (Department of Energy) | 250 | The Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) promotes economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of DOE programs and operations. It seeks to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement, ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of public funds. |
| Office of International Affairs | The OIA leads the Department of Energy's (DOE) international engagement to advance U.S. energy, climate, and security interests. Its mission is to foster international cooperation, promote U.S. energy technologies, and support global energy transitions towards sustainability. | |
| Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains | The Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is committed to strengthening and securing manufacturing and energy supply chains. MESC drives investments in manufacturing capacity, workforce development, and supply chain resilience to support the clean energy transition and enhance U.S. economic and national security. | |
| Office of Nuclear Energy | 700 | To advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs. This includes supporting the development of advanced nuclear reactors, fuel cycles, and maintaining U.S. leadership in nuclear energy technology. |
| Office of Policy | The Office of Policy leads the development and coordination of energy policy across the Department of Energy (DOE), ensuring alignment with national objectives for energy security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. It provides strategic policy analysis, guidance, and integration of cross-cutting issues. | |
| Office of Public Affairs (Department of Energy) | 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. | |
| Office of Science | 6,000 | The Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is the nation’s largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences, driving scientific discovery and innovation. Its mission is to deliver scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform our understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic, and national security of the United States. |
| Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (Department of Energy) | The OSDBU at the Department of Energy (DOE) is dedicated to maximizing opportunities for small businesses, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone businesses to participate in DOE's procurement process. Its mission is to foster an inclusive business environment that supports economic growth through innovation and diversity. | |
| Office of State and Community Energy Programs | The Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) works with state and local organizations to significantly accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies, catalyze local economic development, create jobs, reduce energy costs, and avoid pollution through place-based strategies involving a wide range of stakeholders. | |
| Office of the Chief Financial Officer (Department of Energy) | The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) at the Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for providing leadership in financial management, ensuring fiscal accountability, and supporting DOE's mission through effective budget formulation, execution, and financial oversight. It aims to promote transparency, efficiency, and integrity in all financial activities. | |
| Office of the Deputy Secretary (Department of Energy) | 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. | |
| Office of the General Counsel (Department of Energy) | The Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice, counsel, and representation to the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and to support the department's mission in energy, environmental, and national security matters. Its mission involves legal stewardship, policy formulation, and litigation management. | |
| Office of the Secretary (Department of Energy) | The Office of the Secretary (OSE) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for providing leadership, policy direction, and management oversight to ensure the department meets its mission of advancing the national, economic, and energy security of the United States. It focuses on strategic planning, policy formulation, and coordination of DOE activities. | |
| Savannah River Site | 10,000 | SRS's mission includes managing nuclear materials, environmental cleanup, and research, focusing on national security through the production of tritium, nuclear materials management, and environmental stewardship. |
| Secretary of Energy Advisory Board | The SEAB provides independent advice and recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Energy on issues related to energy policy, research, development, and national security. Its mission is to enhance the Department of Energy's (DOE) effectiveness in advancing sustainable energy, science, and security. | |
| Supply Chain Management Center | To simplify the purchasing process for Department of Energy (DOE) contractors, enabling cost savings and operational efficiencies; to develop strategic supply chain agreements that leverage collective buying power. | |
| Western Area Power Administration | 1,500 | To market and deliver clean, renewable, reliable, cost-based federal hydroelectric power and related services to preference customers across 15 states in the central and western U.S. |