About the DOE Program Offices

Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI)

The Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation accelerates next-generation energy technologies to strengthen our nation’s energy security and power our future. CMEI advances three of the federal government’s highest priorities: critical mineral supply chains; secure and reliable energy systems; and energy affordability and consumer choice. Through funding allocations, public-private partnerships, and direct technical assistance, CMEI helps meet America’s skyrocketing energy demand, safeguard America’s energy security, reduce energy costs, and facilitate the reshoring of domestic manufacturing.

Office of Electricity (OE)

The Office of Electricity leads the U.S. Department of Energy’s R&D to strengthen and modernize our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable and secure electricity delivery infrastructure. To ensure every American home and business has reliable access to affordable energy, OE works closely with industry and other stakeholders to drive technological and operational advancements to sustain U.S. global leadership in energy. OE drives innovation to strengthen, improve, and transform our electricity delivery system to reliably power homes, businesses, and communities. OE leverages its expertise in cutting-edge research, system-level analyses, and partnerships with stakeholders to develop advanced systems and technologies that meet today’s needs and are ready for tomorrow’s challenges.

Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (IE)

The Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (IE) partners with Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations to catalyze Tribal energy development, efficiency and use, reduce or stabilize energy costs, enhance and strengthen Tribal energy infrastructure, and deliver affordable reliable energy to Tribal lands and homes. IE empower Native communities to develop local energy solutions by providing financial and technical assistance and helping build local capacity for a more sustainable future.