The mission of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Integrated Strategies Office is to accelerate the development of innovative energy solutions by:
- Managing programs and initiatives focused on delivering value to communities.
- Conducting modeling, analysis, and evaluation to inform priorities for energy funding.
- Providing strategic advice and coordination services to EERE leadership and staff.
The Integrated Strategies Office currently oversees activities related to the following EERE strategic priorities:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
The artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) team focuses on implementing strategic approaches for EERE to address priorities for this emerging technology space. EERE is working to expand its use of AI/ML for R&D innovation, to establish good practices and standards for responsible use of AI, and to improve internal EERE functions. The team is further working to identify AI/ML grand challenges in the EERE mission space and then collaborate with EERE technology offices and other DOE offices to develop solutions to address those challenges.
Contact: Robert.Sandoli@ee.doe.gov
EERE International
EERE's international team coordinates engagement with strategically important countries, multilateral organizations, and American industry partners to grow the market for U.S. renewable energy technologies and services. The team works to promote EERE priorities at international engagements, facilitate and support technical exchanges with international partners, and provide targeted technical assistance.
Contact: eereinternational@ee.doe.gov
Energy Access
The energy access team leads EERE's work with states and local communities to support their strategic energy and resilience planning. For isolated and vulnerable communities, EERE accomplishes this objective through the Energy Technologies Initiative (ETI) and ETI's technical assistance delivery arm, the Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP). ETIPP leverages national labs and regional partners to respond to communities' energy priorities while expanding their resources and capacity.
Contact: communities@ee.doe.gov
Cybersecurity
With EERE technologies as some of the fastest growing energy technologies being adopted, better including cybersecurity considerations in all facets of research, development, and operation will provide increased security and resilience. The cybersecurity team develops strategies for EERE technology offices to include cybersecurity in their work and provides guidance to EERE leadership and staff on cyber issues. The team coordinates closely with DOE's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response (CESER) and other DOE offices to ensure a unified effort to strengthen the security and resilience of the U.S. energy infrastructure against cyber threats and hazards.
Contact: marissa.morales-rodriguez@ee.doe.gov
Metrics, Measurement, and Evaluation
The metrics, measures, and evaluation team supports the development of rigorous impact evaluations of EERE's work by independent third parties. The team collaborates with EERE offices to establish frameworks for data collection and reporting, providing them with guidance on methodologies and approaches for program-specific evaluations.
Contact: evaluation@ee.doe.gov
STEM and University Partnerships
The science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and university partnerships team analyzes current energy industry workforce data to anticipate future needs from the STEM community and develops programs and partnerships with academic, industry, and government partners to meet anticipated worker shortfalls. The team also works with academic partners to increase student and faculty innovation capabilities and provide access to DOE networks and resources. A key initiative is the Faculty-Applied Collaboration in Energy Sciences (FACES) visiting faculty program.
Contact: terrence.mosley@ee.doe.gov
Strategic Analysis
The mission of EERE's strategic analysis team is to provide evidence-based, portfolio-wide analysis for energy decision-makers in EERE and beyond. The team performs cross-cutting, gap-filling, and corporate analysis associated with the research and market uptake of EERE technologies. The team also develops tools and methodologies to enable consistent evaluation and analysis across EERE and serves a leadership role in related analysis across DOE, other government agencies, and external stakeholders. Flagship reports funded by EERE include Standard Scenarios and the Annual Technology Baseline.
Contact: strategicanalysis@ee.doe.gov
Workforce Development
The workforce development team promotes economic development through energy innovation market growth. Among other programs, the team manages the Energy Innovator Fellowship, which funds recent graduates and energy professionals to support critical energy organizations in advancing solutions that will help modernize the power system, improve energy infrastructure for transportation and industry and make the U.S. power system more reliable, affordable, and resilient.
Contact: WorkforceISO@ee.doe.gov
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