U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is a United States government agency responsible for addressing the nation’s energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through scientific and technological solutions. Its mission encompasses advancing foundational science and energy technologies, modernizing the national nuclear stockpile, and managing the legacy responsibilities of the Manhattan Project and Cold War.

In the context of trade, treasury, and payments, the agency engages in large-scale public financing of energy infrastructure projects to bolster energy security and grid reliability. Its operations involve managing significant annual budgets, deploying federal loans, and overseeing a vast network of national laboratories and offices that collaborate with domestic and international entities to support energy innovation and economic development. Its workforce is distributed globally across 21 countries.