Department Of Energy (Noun)
Meaning
The federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Department of Energy is a federal agency responsible for overseeing the nation's energy policy and promoting energy conservation.
- The United States Department of Energy was established in 1977 in response to the 1970s energy crisis.
- She worked as a researcher at the Department of Energy's national laboratory studying new sources of renewable energy.
- The Secretary of the Department of Energy advises the President on all matters related to energy policy and energy industry regulation.
- As part of its mandate, the Department of Energy manages the nation's nuclear power programs, including safety regulations and waste management.