Overview of the 2019 Department of Energy Budget Proposal
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
The proposed budget impacts the funding levels for civilian energy research and development, which directly affects the scope of federal support for energy innovation, laboratory operations, and clean energy technology deployment.
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Department of Energy
The agency's budget and operational scope for research and development are subject to the proposed funding changes.
ARPA-E
The agency is slated for elimination under the proposed budget.
Energy Research and Development Sector
Private companies and research institutions relying on federal grants or loan programs face potential loss of funding or support.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology oversees $10 billion of the Department of Energy's budget, representing one-third of its total.
- The administration proposed eliminating the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) for the second consecutive year.
- The budget proposal includes a 70% cut to the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies.
- The budget proposal includes a 37% cut to the Offices of Electricity and Nuclear Energy.
- The budget proposal includes a 31% cut to fossil fuel energy research and development.
- The administration proposed eliminating the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office.
- ARPA-E projects have historically attracted $2.6 billion in private-sector follow-up funding.
- 71 ARPA-E projects have formed new companies.
- 109 ARPA-E projects have partnered with other government agencies.
Why It Matters
The proposed budget impacts the funding levels for civilian energy research and development, which directly affects the scope of federal support for energy innovation, laboratory operations, and clean energy technology deployment.
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Repeated Attempt to Eliminate ARPA-E
The administration has proposed the elimination of ARPA-E for two consecutive fiscal years, indicating a consistent policy priority to defund this specific agency.
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