Department of Energy by JinSheng Xue https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx en-us 2020-12-10 17:03:57 UTC 2026-03-10 01:31:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png About Us/Purpose jx032204 https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1007066156 Founded in 1977, our mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. Currently led by Dan Brouillette. ]]> 2020-12-10 17:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1007066156 Department Seal jx032204 https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1007133220 The DOE seal is composed of a shield bisected by a lightning bolt on which is emblazoned a sun, atom, oil derrick, windmill, and dynamo, which are crested by the head of an eagle atop a rope. Each representing a different meaning.]]> 2020-12-10 17:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1007133220 Manhattan Project jx032204 https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1007161206 The Department traces its lineage to the Manhattan Project effort to develop the atomic bomb during World War II. ]]> 2020-12-10 17:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1007161206 In the late 1990s, the Office of Basic Energy Sciences funded an extensive study of lithium-ion batteries…which led to the eventual commercialization of the electric battery! jx032204 https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014935522 2020-12-14 06:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014935522 The Energy Department actually leases all the nuclear warheads owned by the U.S. government…renting them to the Department of Defense for our weapons systems. jx032204 https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014938053 2020-12-14 06:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014938053 The Energy Department operates the largest, most intense laser in the world. Earlier this year, scientists at LLNL turned it on for a fraction of a second and unleashed the most powerful laser blast in history. jx032204 https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014939727 2020-12-14 06:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014939727 Since it’s founding in 1976, the Weatherization Assistance Program has helped more than 7 million families save money on their energy bills -- and create jobs for American workers, support small businesses and manufacturing, and reduce pollution. jx032204 https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014941368 2020-12-14 06:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014941368 History jx032204 https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014944331 Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977 created one of the most interesting and diverse agencies in the Federal government.
1) defense responsibilities that included the design, construction, and testing of nuclear weapons dating from the Manhattan Project effort to build the atomic bomb; and 2) a loosely knit amalgamation of energy-related programs scattered throughout the Federal government.]]> 2020-12-14 06:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014944331 The DOE has approximately 14,000 federal employees and over 90,000 management and operating contractor at 85 field locations jx032204 https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014952742 2020-12-14 06:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014952742 The DOE controls 8 nuclear sites jx032204 https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014957783 2020-12-14 06:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014957783 A super computer at one of the DOE laboratories could save the world from an asteroid. jx032204 https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014958709 2020-12-14 06:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jx032204/itqlxlx4jg48h0fx/wish/1014958709