The Department of Energy takes a holistic view to diversity, recognizing that the goal of ensuring equal access to participation in the our programs and policies comes through in our workforce, our partners, our research, our policies, our education efforts, and our work with the general public.
We invite you to browse our website to learn more about the ways we'd like to work with you to support the mission of the Energy Department.
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC IMPACT & DIVERSITY BLOG
VIEW ALL
The Department of Energy (DOE) celebrated Black History Month through spirited music, vibrant paintings, powerful performances, and strength of community. On February 27, DOE employees and contractors gathered both in person and virtually for...
Learn More
Justice is a global issue. While most of the work done in the Office of Energy Justice and Equity at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) focuses on domestic issues, for one week, the global fight for justice took center stage in Mexico.
Learn More
Introducing the Faculty-Applied Clean Energy Sciences (FACES) Program, a groundbreaking initiative by the Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE), and the...
Learn More
The Department of Energy (DOE) celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by taking the opportunity to reflect on the civil rights leader’s dedication to the doctrine of nonviolence to address societal inequities and injustice, and...
Learn More
When I joined the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in 2021 as the nation’s first-ever Deputy Director for Energy Justice, I was excited to take on the mantle of ensuring justice and equity in the emerging clean energy economy for all Americans...
Learn More
In case you missed it, in late October 2023 the newly name U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Justice and Equity hosted Justice Week 2023. The hybrid event packed in expert speakers, panel discussions, group conversations, and...
Learn More
November 14, 2023: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) held its 2023 Native American Heritage Month event to celebrate Native and Indigenous peoples, past and present. For over 33 years, during the month of November, DOE has honored...
Learn More
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) hosted an hour-long event recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Learn More
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the diverse history of generations of Latinos who have shaped our Nation.
Learn More
Household energy insecurity impacts millions of U.S. households every year. Energy insecurity, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey, includes three conditions: (1) a difficulty paying energy bills (2) reduced or forewent...
Learn More