The Department of Energy's overarching mission is
to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United
States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support
of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the
national nuclear weapons complex. The Department's strategic goals to
achieve the mission are designed to deliver results along five
strategic themes:

	Energy Security:  Promoting America’s energy security through reliable, clean, and affordable energy
	Nuclear Security:  Ensuring America’s nuclear security
	Scientific Discovery and Innovation:  Strengthening U.S. scientific discovery, economic competitiveness, and improving quality of life through innovations in science and technology
	Environmental Responsibility:  Protecting the environment by providing a responsible resolution to the environmental legacy of nuclear weapons production
	Management Excellence:  Enabling the mission through sound management

Within these themes there are sixteen strategic goals which are designed to help DOE successfully achieve its mission and vision.