Office of Energy and Environmental Policy

Stored: Office of Energy and Environmental Policy

Office of Energy and Environmental Policy Type: Government Parent organization: Office of the Chief Economist Top organization: Department of Agriculture Employees: Executive: William Hohenstein, Director Budget: Not publicly specified (part of USDA budget) Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250 Website: https://www.usda.gov/topics/energy-and-environmental-policy Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Office of Energy and Environmental Policy

Office of Energy and Environmental Policy [{"name":"Office of Energy and Environmental Policy","title":"\u003Ca class=\"mw-selflink selflink\"\u003EOffice of Energy and Environmental Policy\u003C\/a\u003E","lat":38.8977,"lon":-77.0365,"otherValues":{"HeadquartersAddress":"1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250"}}] This map created from a Cargo query ()

Mission OEEP serves as a focal point for USDA's energy, environmental markets, and climate change activities, aiming to position the Department and its stakeholders to meet future challenges and opportunities. Its mission is to coordinate policy, research, and strategic responses for sustainable agriculture and rural development.

Services Policy Coordination; Climate Change Strategy; Energy Development

Regulations

Office of Energy and Environmental Policy (OEEP) is a key component of the United States Department of Agriculture, dedicated to integrating energy and environmental considerations into agricultural policy. OEEP focuses on renewable energy, climate change adaptation, and environmental market development to support sustainable farming practices and rural communities.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of OEEP is to analyze and develop policy that addresses the intersection of energy, environment, and agriculture. This includes promoting renewable energy sources, mitigating climate change impacts on farming, and fostering the growth of environmental markets to encourage land conservation and sustainable practices.

Parent organization

OEEP operates within the Office of the Chief Economist (OCE), which is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). OCE provides economic intelligence and policy analysis for USDA's wide range of activities.

Legislation

OEEP does not have a specific creation legislation but functions under the broader mandates given to USDA for managing energy and environmental policy.

Partners

• Various USDA agencies including NRCS, FS, and ERS
• Federal partners like the EPA
• State and local government bodies
• Academic and research institutions

Number of employees

The number of employees specifically for OEEP is not publicly detailed as they are part of the OCE staff.

Organization structure

OEEP includes:

• Climate Change Program Office (CCPO), coordinating climate change policy across USDA.
• Office of Energy Policy and New Uses (OEPNU), focusing on energy policy and bioenergy development.
• Office of Environmental Markets (OEM), dealing with market-based conservation strategies.

List of programs

• Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
• Biobased Economy Initiatives
• Renewable Energy Development
• Environmental Markets and Services

Last total enacted budget

The budget for OEEP is not itemized separately but is included in the broader USDA budget.

Leader

William Hohenstein is the Director of the Office of Energy and Environmental Policy.

Services provided

OEEP provides policy analysis, research coordination, and strategic planning in areas like renewable energy, environmental market development, and climate adaptation. They work to integrate these elements into USDA programs to enhance sustainability and resilience in agriculture and rural communities.

Regulations overseen

While OEEP does not directly oversee regulations, it influences policy and regulatory frameworks through its research and policy recommendations, particularly in relation to energy and environmental markets.

Headquarters address

1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250

Website

https://www.usda.gov/topics/energy-and-environmental-policy

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Office of Energy and Environmental Policy; however, related topics can be found under articles about USDA or specific environmental and energy policies.