Explore U.S. energy policies from the Department of Energy, including regulations, initiatives, and struggles driving clean energy, efficiency, innovation, and national security.
9 Pillars for American Energy Dominance
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The Department’s goal will be to unleash the great abundance of American energy required to power modern life and to achieve a durable state of American energy dominance.April 17, 2026 -
Driving research and development to shape the future of energy systems and technologiesApril 30, 2026 -
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A commonsense approach that does not regulate products that consumers value out of the market; instead, affordability and consumer choice will be our guiding light.April 17, 2026 -
The SPR is a national asset that protects our security in times of crisis. It must be refilled.April 17, 2026 -
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America must lead the commercialization of affordable and abundant nuclear energy.April 30, 2026 -
Fortifying America’s electric grid is critical to the reliable and secure delivery of electricity.April 17, 2026 -
Prioritize more efficient permitting to enable private sector investments and build the energy infrastructure needed to make energy more affordable, reliable, and secure.May 7, 2026
