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Policy
Explore U.S. energy policies from the Department of Energy, including regulations, initiatives, and struggles driving clean energy, efficiency, innovation, and national security.
9 Pillars for American Energy Dominance
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 Innovation
Driving research and development to shape the future of energy systems and technologies.
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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Policy
Explore U.S. energy policies from the Department of Energy, including regulations, initiatives, and struggles driving clean energy, efficiency, innovation, and national security.
9 Pillars for American Energy Dominance
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 Innovation
Driving research and development to shape the future of energy systems and technologies.
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