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BACKGROUND
Country Description
Basis Of Government
Election Process
History Of Events
Historical Documents
History Of Wars
Past Presidents
Making Laws
Citizenship
National Accounts
Banking And Currency
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Branches Of Government
The Executive
The Legislative
The Judicial
Independent Agencies
The Right To Lobby
THE 50 SOVEREIGN STATES
Details of 50 Sovereign States, Maps, Regulations, Harbors and Airports...
THE TERRITORIES
A list of Territories ...

Specials
A visual tour of America
View the National Monuments
Important Symbols of America
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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Department of Energy (1977)

Secretary of Energy: Samuel W. Bodman

The Department of Energy, in partnership with its customers, is entrusted to contribute to the welfare of the Nation by providing the technical information and the scientific and educational foundation for the technology, policy, and institutional leadership necessary to achieve efficiency in energy use, diversity in energy sources, a more productive and competitive economy, improved environmental quality, and a secure national defense.

The Secretary of Energy decides major energy policy and planning issues; acts as the principal spokesperson for the Department; and ensures the effective communication and working relationships with Federal, State, local, and tribal governments and the public. The Secretary is the principal adviser to the President on energy policies, plans, and programs.