Priorities | 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. Priorities Message from Secretary Wright As Secretary of Energy, it is an immense privilege to serve alongside each of you at such a consequential moment in American history. Energy is the essential ingredient that enables everything we do. A highly energized society can bring health, wealth, and opportunity for all. At the Department, we have an opportunity to promote energy abundance, demonstrate leadership in scientific and technological innovation, steward and strengthen our weapons stockpiles, and meet Cold War legacy waste clean-up commitments. President Trump has outlined a bold and ambitious agenda to unleash American energy at home and abroad to restore energy dominance. To compete globally, we must expand energy production and reduce energy costs for American families and businesses. America must lead the world in innovation and technology breakthroughs, which includes accelerating the work of the Department’s National Laboratories. We must also permit and build energy infrastructure and remove barriers to progress, including federal policies that make it too easy to stop projects and far too difficult to complete projects. We must pursue a culture of transparency, performance, and common sense to succeed. Accordingly, the Department will take the following initial actions: Learn More About The Nine Pillars Discover the core priorities shaping the Trump administration's comprehensive approach to American Energy Dominance. These nine strategic focus areas aim to revitalize domestic energy production while positioning the United States as a global energy superpower. Advance Energy Addition, Not Subtraction Increase American Energy Production April 17, 2026 Energy Innovation April 17, 2026 Energy Exports April 17, 2026 Affordable Energy for Consumers April 17, 2026 Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) April 17, 2026 Nuclear Security April 20, 2026 Nuclear Energy April 17, 2026 Energy Reliability April 17, 2026 Energy Infrastructure April 17, 2026 In the News Unleash American Energy Innovation Funding Opportunities Funding Opportunities Department of Energy Announces Initial Selections for New Reactor Pilot Program August 12, 2025 ICYMI: ENERGY SECRETARY: It’s Time to Stop Subsidizing Solar and Wind in Perpetuity June 28, 2025 New Mexico’s National Labs Will Play an Essential Role in Unleashing American Energy February 24, 2025 View More