Department of Energy

Department of Energy

The Department of Energy (DOE) is a government agency in the United States responsible for policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material.

Pronunciation

Dep-ahr-tuh-ment ov En-er-jee

Etymology

The term "Department of Energy" is derived from its function. The word "department" comes from the Latin departire, meaning "to divide", and "energy" comes from the Greek energeia, meaning "activity, operation". In this context, it refers to a division or "department" of the government responsible for "energy" matters.

Related Terms

• Energy policy
• Nuclear safety
• Nuclear energy
• Renewable energy
• Energy conservation
• Energy development

See Also

• United States Department of Energy
• Energy Information Administration
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
• National Nuclear Security Administration

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