Office of Policy | Department of Energy Official websites use .gov .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS lock ) or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Office of Policy The Office of Policy supports the Secretary of Energy, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and the entire Department of Energy, providing analysis on domestic energy policy and related integration of energy systems. Its work spans technology policy, infrastructure policy, state, local, tribal, and territorial policy, and energy jobs. It provides expertise in electricity systems, buildings and industry, mobility and fuels, energy security, and the energy system and supply chains. Working in coordination with the White House, Capitol Hill, other federal agencies, and local stakeholders, the Office of Policy aims to facilitate an affordable, reliable, and secure energy economy. Leadership Dr. Ashley Nunes Director for Policy Dr. Elke Hodson Acting Principal Deputy Director Dr. Taresa Lawrence Director for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Policy Lametia (Nita) Browne Director for Operations Organizational Structure of the Office of Policy Areas of Focus Technology Policy The Office of Technology Policy leads U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) efforts to identify technology innovations and strategies that will help achieve national energy priorities. It provides overall DOE strategic direction and centralized coordination of science, energy, and technology research and development—to advance reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible production, delivery, and use of advanced energy technologies. Infrastructure Policy The Office of Infrastructure Policy serves as the U.S. Department of Energy’s focal point for strategic, crosscutting analysis on physical facilities and economic systems needed to ensure reliable and affordable energy for the U.S. economy. It supports the development of strategies and programs to accelerate energy infrastructure and supply chains critical for American households, businesses, and manufacturers. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Policy The State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Policy guides the development and implementation of coordinated, comprehensive plans and strategies to assist states, territories, local authorities, and tribes in analyzing, assessing, and implementing energy policies, programs, and related activities. Office of Energy Jobs The Office of Energy Jobs (OEJ) leads DOE efforts to support the growth of high quality jobs across the energy sector and its supply chains, and to increase access to high quality energy jobs for all Americans, in all parts of the nation. The Office serves as a hub for the Department’s workforce development strategy and conducts vital research and analysis on the energy workforce. Learn more about OEJ here Latest News 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 DOE Identifies 16 Federal Sites Across the Country for Data Center and AI Infrastructure Development April 3, 2025 New Interagency Study Finds Further Expansion of Renewable Energy Production on Federal Lands Could Power Millions More American Homes by 2035 January 14, 2025 DOE Releases New Report Evaluating Increase in Electricity Demand from Data Centers December 20, 2024 View All Publications 2025 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) January 27, 2026 Faster, Better Permitting with PermitAI July 10, 2025 Electricity Rate Designs for Large Loads: Evolving Practices and Opportunities January 17, 2025 Investing in American Energy: Continued Progress Through Policy January 13, 2025 Transmission Impact Assessment September 30, 2024 Electricity Demand Growth Resource Hub August 28, 2025 U.S. Energy and Employment Report December 31, 2025 AI for Energy April 29, 2024 How to Access Clean Energy Tax Credits in the U.S. Territories Using Elective Pay – Fact Sheet April 18, 2024 View All