Our Mission

The Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE) advises the Secretary on the impact of energy policies, regulations, and DOE programs on minority communities, minority institutions, and specific segments of the U.S. population. Learn more about our mission.

Our Leadership

The Office of Energy Justice and Equity leadership works with minority communities, businesses, and students to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, ensuring that minorities are afforded opportunities to participate in the important mission areas of the Department. Learn more about our leadership.

Contact Us

The Office of Energy Justice and Equity can be reached at 1000 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20585, Phone: (202) 586-8383 Fax: (202) 586-3075. See more Contact links.

Our Budget

The Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE) mission is to identify and implement ways of ensuring that everyone is afforded an opportunity to participate fully in the DOE's programs, opportunities, and resources. Learn more about our budget.

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Minority STEM Pipeline Division: Wayne State University Visit
In May 2024, the Minority STEM Pipeline Division in the Office of Energy Justice and Equity at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) organized a visit to Detroit, Michigan. Detroit is widely known as the “Motor City,” due to its...
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Department of Energy Spotlights Equity in Action at Justice Week 2024
The Department of Energy (DOE) has made some incredible advances in the past year, and energy justice has been a part of all of them. This inseparable pairing of equity and DOE’s mission to rebuild our nation’s energy system to be...
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U.S. Department of Energy Celebrates the “Art of the Possible” at the National Disability Employment Awareness Month Observance
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the power of adaptation that that makes the DOE workforce stronger during an hour-long celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
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Summer Highlights from First Cohort of Faculty Applied Clean Energy Sciences (FACES) Program
The Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE), in partnership with the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), successfully launched a new faculty program in Summer 2024.
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Past and Future Are Spotlighted in Hispanic Heritage Month Observance
The Department of Energy (DOE) celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a focus on the theme of “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” A hybrid ceremony held at DOE Headquarters and online recognized Hispanics who have been trailblazers and...
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Reflecting on the Impact of the 2024 Summer Interns
The future of energy offers tremendous promise not only of cleaner and more efficient power generation and distribution, but of delivering more equitable outcomes that benefit all Americans. And if you read the Office of Energy Justice and Equity’s...
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Leading the Equity Conversation: Highlights from the 2024 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Earlier this month, the Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE) participated as panelist leads and speakers at the 2024 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, hosted by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a...
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Regional Energy Democracy Initiative Roadshow Prepares Communities to Learn About DOE Funding Opportunities
In July, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) delegation of ten people traveled to five destinations in the Gulf South Region to share information about DOE funding opportunities and the recently launched Regional Energy Democracy Initiative (REDI).
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2024 EJE Summer Intern Spotlight Series
We are proud to introduce the 2024 Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE) Summer Intern Spotlight Series. Join us as we celebrate our hardworking interns and learn more about each of our interns’ backgrounds and experiences working at EJE!
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Office of Energy Justice and Equity Celebrates #NationalInternDay
Today is #NationalInternDay and we are celebrating by recognizing and appreciating contributions that hard-working interns make at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE). EJE believes in nurturing talent...
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