FEDERALhearing transcript

Overview of Department of Energy Research and Budget Priorities

Original title: OVERVIEW OF THE SCIENCE AND ENERGY RESEARCH ENTERPRISE OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

January 1, 2022

Department of Energy Scientific Research Climate Change Energy Policy Federal Budget Nuclear Energy Electric Vehicles

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing sets the legislative tone for federal funding levels for national laboratories and energy research programs, which directly impacts the development of technologies like electric vehicles and nuclear energy.

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Department of Energy

The agency is subject to congressional oversight and budget authorization for its research programs and laboratories.

National Laboratories

These facilities are stewarded by the DOE Office of Science and are dependent on the budget levels discussed in the hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

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Summary

This hearing transcript documents a May 2021 meeting of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology with Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm. The discussion focused on the Department of Energy's research priorities, the impact of climate change, and the administration's proposed budget increases for energy programs and scientific research.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 27, 2021, via Zoom.
The President's preliminary budget request included a 27% increase for DOE applied energy programs compared to fiscal year 2021.
The proposed budget includes funding for advanced nuclear technologies, electric vehicles, and hydrogen production.
The discretionary budget request for the DOE Office of Science includes a $400 million increase, totaling $7.4 billion.
The Committee is working on a bipartisan reauthorization of the DOE Office of Science.
Chairwoman Johnson expressed that the proposed $7.4 billion for the Office of Science may be insufficient for current needs of national laboratories and user facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of this hearing?

To review the Department of Energy's science and energy research enterprise and discuss the administration's budget requests for these programs.

What specific energy technologies are mentioned for increased funding?

The document highlights advanced nuclear technologies, electric vehicles, and hydrogen production.

How much is the proposed increase for the DOE Office of Science?

The administration requested a $400 million increase, bringing the total to $7.4 billion.

Why It Matters

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Increased Focus on Decarbonization

The hearing highlights a clear shift toward prioritizing climate-related research, specifically nuclear, hydrogen, and electric vehicle technologies.

Department of Energy

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology“House committee with jurisdiction over DOE research”Map →

personJennifer Granholm“Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Federal department overseeing energy research and national labs”Map →

personEddie Bernice Johnson“Chairwoman of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology”Map →

personFrank Lucas“Ranking Member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology”Map →

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