Looking into the Future at Energy
Jacqueline KniskernDirector, Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division
The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions
• Energy– Catalyze the timely, material, and efficient
transformation of the nation’s energy system and secure U.S. leadership in clean energy technologies.• Energy Economy• Energy Efficiency• Energy Sources• Energy Usage
• Science and Innovation– Maintain a vibrant U.S. effort in science and
engineering as a cornerstone of our economic prosperity with clear leadership in strategic area• Emerging Technologies• Innovation• Science Education• Science & Technology
• Nuclear Safety and Security– Enhance nuclear security through defense,
nonproliferation, and environmental efforts.• Environmental Cleanup• National Security & Safety
• Quadrennial Technology Review• Strategic Plan May 2011– Plans to update for 2013
• Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future• New Secretary and senior leaders
• FY 2013 research focus– Fundamental discovery and the frontier research
essential to developing the next generation of energy technologies
– Transportation systems and alternative fuel development
– Energy storage systems
• Advanced Vehicles and Biofuels research• Carbon Capture Technology research• Energy Efficiency• Solar Energy Systems research• Small Modular Reactors
FY 2013• Continuing Resolution• Sequestration
• FY 2014????
• Basic scientific research • Clean energy technology development and
deployment • National Security
• Spent Nuclear Fuels• Nuclear Energy• Environmental Cleanup• Renewables
– Sunshot and other solar projects• Vehicles
– Plug-Ins– Batteries
• Innovation• Commercialization• Biofuels
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