Office of Policy

Office of Policy Type: Executive Departments (Sub-organization) Parent organization: Department of Energy Employees: Executive: Assistant Secretary for Policy Budget: Address: 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA Website: Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Office of Policy

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Mission 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.

Services Policy Development; Regulatory Analysis; Economic Modeling; Strategic Planning

Regulations

Office of Policy (DOE) is responsible for the strategic oversight of energy policy development within the U.S. Department of Energy. It works to ensure that DOE's policies are coherent, forward-thinking, and aligned with the overarching goals of energy security, economic competitiveness, and environmental stewardship.

Mission

The mission of the Office of Policy is to develop, analyze, and integrate policies that enhance the nation's energy landscape. This includes fostering innovation in energy technologies, supporting energy efficiency, ensuring energy security, and advancing climate goals. The office provides policy recommendations, conducts economic analysis, and facilitates inter-agency coordination on energy-related matters.

Parent organization

The Office of Policy is an integral part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), directly influencing policy across the department's wide range of activities.

Legislation

While no specific legislation created the Office of Policy, it operates under the broader legislative mandate of the DOE, established by the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977.

Partners

• Other DOE offices for policy integration.
• Federal agencies for inter-agency policy coordination.
• Academic institutions and think tanks for policy research.

Number of employees

The exact number of employees within the Office of Policy isn't specified, but it includes policy analysts, economists, and strategic planners.

Organization structure

The structure of the Office of Policy includes:

Leader

Led by the Assistant Secretary for Policy.

Divisions

• Policy Analysis for evaluating current and proposed policies.
• Regulatory Affairs to navigate and shape regulatory environments.
• Economic and Energy Analysis for modeling and forecasting.

List of programs

• Energy Policy Planning to set long-term strategic directions.
• Regulatory Review for assessing impacts of new regulations.
• Interagency Initiatives for collaborative policy development.

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget details for the Office of Policy are not publicly detailed, being part of the DOE's broader budget.

Staff

The staff includes experts in energy policy, economics, law, and environmental science, but exact numbers are not documented.

Funding

Funding for the Office of Policy comes from the DOE's budget, supporting its role in policy formulation and analysis.

Services provided

The Office of Policy provides strategic policy advice, conducts economic analyses of energy trends and policies, manages DOE's regulatory engagement, and ensures that departmental policies are consistent with national goals. It also plays a role in legislative affairs by preparing DOE for policy discussions with Congress.

Regulations overseen

The Office does not directly oversee regulations but significantly influences DOE's regulatory strategy and provides analysis to support regulatory decisions.

Headquarters address

1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA

History

The Office of Policy has been a central component of DOE since its inception in 1977, evolving to address the complex and dynamic nature of energy policy. It has played critical roles in shaping responses to major energy crises, advancing clean energy policies, and ensuring the U.S. maintains a competitive edge in global energy markets.

External links

• Office of Policy at DOE
• Department of Energy