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

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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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Example Sentences

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

From Literature

The judge disagreed, noting that the group provided policy advice and recommendations to the Department of Energy.

From Los Angeles Times

The US Department of Energy has already unveiled a plan to develop Venezuela's oil industry and begun marketing Venezuelan crude.

From Barron's

Department of Energy disputed Reuters’ characterization, and an analyst called the stock moves an overreaction, noting continued government backing for ex-China supply.

From Barron's

Most of the oil will head to American refiners, said Department of Energy spokesman Ben Dietderich.

From The Wall Street Journal