Our Mission
The Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (CI) serves as the primary liaison between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Congress, state, local, and Tribal governments, as well as stakeholder organizations. CI is dedicated to its mission of supporting effective engagement between the Department and its legislative, intergovernmental, Tribal, and stakeholder partners. Through this work, CI provides responsive information, strengthens coordination across the Department, and elevates partner perspectives for consideration in DOE decision-making.
Areas of Focus
Congressional Affairs
DOE's Congressional Affairs team is responsible for maintaining liaison and relationships with members of Congress on behalf of the Secretary of Energy.
Congressional Affairs
Congressional Testimony
Intergovernmental Affairs
DOE's Intergovernmental Affairs Team strives to ensure access by states, localities, and territorial governments to relevant information on Departmental programs, as well as the implementation of national energy policies.
Intergovernmental Affairs
Intergovernmental Affairs Resources
Funding and Financing
State Energy Information
Public Engagement
DOE's Public Engagement team is responsible for maintaining relationships with public interest groups, business/industries, civic groups, educational institutions, and all other energy-oriented stakeholder organizations, providing information on Departmental programs and keeping them apprised of the implementation of national energy policies.
Public Engagement
External Affairs ResourcesTribal Affairs
DOE's Tribal Affairs team serves to strengthen the Department’s relationships and interactions with the Tribes.
Tribal Affairs
Strengthening Tribal Consultations
In the News
Contact Us
The Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
Office of the Assistant Secretary
Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
Mail Stop CI-1 Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave SW
Washington DC 20585