The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its 2011 Strategic Plan.

The DOE Strategic Plan is organized into four distinct categories, representing the broad cross-cutting and collaborative efforts taking place across the Department's headquarters, site offices and national laboratories. Those include:

•Catalyzing the timely, material, and efficient transformation of the nation's energy system and securing US leadership in clean energy technologies.

•Maintaining a vibrant US effort in science and engineering as a cornerstone of our economic prosperity with clear leadership in strategic areas.

•Enhancing nuclear security through defense, nonproliferation, and environmental efforts.

•Establishing an operational and adaptable framework that combines the best wisdom of all Department stakeholders to maximize mission success.