In 1977, the establishment of the Department of Energy brought most Federal energy activities under one umbrella and provided the framework for a comprehensive ...

The DOE was created in 1977 in the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis. It sponsors more physical science research than any other U.S. federal agency, the majority ...

On August 4, 1977, President Carter signed the Department of Energy Organization Act, consolidating more than 30 separate energy functions.

Established in 1977, it promotes energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy. Its national security programs serve to develop and oversee nuclear-energy ...

1977: At the urging of President Jimmy Carter, Congress creates the Department of Energy, which combines the Federal Energy Administration, the Energy Research ...

Its original mission -- administering the complex set of regulations, price controls, and allocation laws established in response to the OPEC oil embargo of ...

The Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for advancing the energy, environmental, and nuclear security of the United States.

It was founded in 1977 under the direction of President Jimmy Carter. When created, the department brought together two key functions: Defense ...

The department was formed to address energy challenges using scientific solutions. Jennifer Granholm is the secretary of energy. The Senate confirmed her on ...