Department of Energy(DOE)
Cabinet department for energy research, nuclear security, national laboratories, electricity and fuel policy, cleanup, and energy deployment programs.
Function
Cabinet department
Parent
Top-level (no parent)
FY2026 Budget Authority
$138.01B
Official Data
USAspending.govEvidence & Review
Evidence Confidence
MediumVerification Status
AI-researched, unverifiedLast Reviewed
Jul 5, 2026
Retrieved On
Jul 5, 2026
Current Cost Footprint
USAspending's FY2026 Q3 top-tier record, code 089, reports budget authority of $138.01B, obligations of $53.52B, and outlays of $44.40B. Major drivers include the National Nuclear Security Administration, national laboratories, environmental cleanup, loan and demonstration programs, grid and energy R&D, and procurement-heavy construction. Treat USAspending values as spending-system scale, not audited operating cost. Agency records can include benefits, trust funds, financing accounts, offsetting collections, and transfer flows.
Reported Cost Snapshots
From USAspending.gov top-tier agency records
| Fiscal Period | Budget Authority | Obligations | Outlays | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q3 | $138.01B | $53.52B | $44.40B | USAspending top-tier API |
Treat USAspending values as spending-system scale, not audited operating cost. Agency records can include benefits, trust funds, financing accounts, offsetting collections, and transfer flows.