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Department of Energy

American  

noun

  1. the department of the U.S. federal government that sets forth and maintains the national energy policy, including energy conservation, environmental protection, etc. DOE


Department of Energy Cultural  
  1. A department of the federal executive branch responsible for developing policies for effective use of the nation's energy resources. The Department of Energy is involved in energy conservation, regulating oil pipelines, and encouraging research on new sources of energy.


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The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero said that all evacuated residents would now be protected by the law, with the UK government meeting the costs of making homes safe.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Department of Energy invoked the Defense Production Act to supersede state laws, following months of clashes between Sable and state regulators.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

The Department of Energy says they’ve got it all wrong.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

Department of Energy in which he and other experts suggested that natural gas, coal and other fuels could be used to make clean-burning hydrogen.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

Flying covertly for the Department of Energy, the plane carried some of the most technologically advanced infrared cameras.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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