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Energy Innovation
Unleash American Energy Innovation
The Energy Department must prioritize true technological breakthroughs – such as nuclear fusion, high-performance computing, quantum computing, and AI – to
maintain America’s global competitiveness
. To that end, the Department will comprehensively review its R&D portfolio. As part of that review, the Department will rigorously enforce project milestones to ensure that
taxpayer resources are allocated appropriately
and cost-effectively consistent with the law.
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US Department of Energy
Research and Development
The Department’s Research and Development (R&D) enterprise is the envy of the world. We must focus our time and resources on technologies that will advance basic science, grow America’s scientific leadership, reduce costs for American families, strengthen the reliability of our energy system, and bolster America’s manufacturing competitiveness and supply chain security. As such, the Department’s R&D efforts will prioritize affordable, reliable, and secure energy technologies, including fossil fuels, advanced nuclear, geothermal, and hydropower.
Other Priorities
Advance Energy Addition, Not Subtraction
Increase American Energy Production
The Department’s goal will be to unleash the great abundance of American energy required to power modern life and to achieve a durable state of American energy dominance.
April 17, 2026
Energy Exports
Managing emergency fuel reserves to support national energy security.
April 17, 2026
Affordable Energy for Consumers
A commonsense approach that does not regulate products that consumers value out of the market; instead, affordability and consumer choice will be our guiding light.
April 17, 2026
Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)
The SPR is a national asset that protects our security in times of crisis. It must be refilled.
April 17, 2026
Nuclear Security
Modernize America’s nuclear stockpile
April 20, 2026
Nuclear Energy
America must lead the commercialization of affordable and abundant nuclear energy.
April 17, 2026
Energy Reliability
Fortifying America’s electric grid is critical to the reliable and secure delivery of electricity.
April 17, 2026
Energy Infrastructure
Prioritize more efficient permitting to enable private sector investments and build the energy infrastructure needed to make energy more affordable, reliable, and secure.
April 17, 2026
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Energy Innovation
Unleash American Energy Innovation
The Energy Department must prioritize true technological breakthroughs – such as nuclear fusion, high-performance computing, quantum computing, and AI – to
maintain America’s global competitiveness
. To that end, the Department will comprehensively review its R&D portfolio. As part of that review, the Department will rigorously enforce project milestones to ensure that
taxpayer resources are allocated appropriately
and cost-effectively consistent with the law.
Latest News
Energy Department Announces Actions to Secure American Critical Minerals and Materials Supply Chain
August 13, 2025
Unleash American Energy Innovation
Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities
DOE Announces Site Selection for AI Data Center and Energy Infrastructure Development on Federal Lands
July 24, 2025
ICYMI: President Trump Signs Executive Orders to Usher in a Nuclear Renaissance, Restore Gold Standard Science
May 23, 2025
Energy Department Acts to Unleash American Coal by Strengthening Coal Technology and Securing Critical Mineral Supply Chains
April 8, 2025
View More
Video Url
US Department of Energy
Research and Development
The Department’s Research and Development (R&D) enterprise is the envy of the world. We must focus our time and resources on technologies that will advance basic science, grow America’s scientific leadership, reduce costs for American families, strengthen the reliability of our energy system, and bolster America’s manufacturing competitiveness and supply chain security. As such, the Department’s R&D efforts will prioritize affordable, reliable, and secure energy technologies, including fossil fuels, advanced nuclear, geothermal, and hydropower.
Other Priorities
Advance Energy Addition, Not Subtraction
Increase American Energy Production
The Department’s goal will be to unleash the great abundance of American energy required to power modern life and to achieve a durable state of American energy dominance.
April 17, 2026
Energy Exports
Managing emergency fuel reserves to support national energy security.
April 17, 2026
Affordable Energy for Consumers
A commonsense approach that does not regulate products that consumers value out of the market; instead, affordability and consumer choice will be our guiding light.
April 17, 2026
Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)
The SPR is a national asset that protects our security in times of crisis. It must be refilled.
April 17, 2026
Nuclear Security
Modernize America’s nuclear stockpile
April 20, 2026
Nuclear Energy
America must lead the commercialization of affordable and abundant nuclear energy.
April 17, 2026
Energy Reliability
Fortifying America’s electric grid is critical to the reliable and secure delivery of electricity.
April 17, 2026
Energy Infrastructure
Prioritize more efficient permitting to enable private sector investments and build the energy infrastructure needed to make energy more affordable, reliable, and secure.
April 17, 2026