The Handbook for Integrity in the Department of Energy

By Dennis AuBuchon

The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
The mission of the Department of Energy is not just about our energy resources it is about so much more as witnessed by the structure that is currently in place. Granted there may be a need to restructure this government entity but any restructure should embrace a philosophy of energy independence by utilizing our energy resources. The last several years and perhaps decades the prospect of achieving this independence seemed out of reach but technology has brought this philosophy or principle within reach we only need to put the resources in place to achieve it.
Energy independence does not mean ignoring environmental concerns but we can achieve our independence from foreign oil while embracing environmental issues. There have been many reports and sometimes false ones about the impact of the technology we now have to access new found energy resources. Environmentalists must and should work to achieve the goal of being independent in the area of energy not criticizing every possibility to achieve it.
Executive Departments along with the energy department need to have their mission, responsibilities and structure examined to determine the best way to accomplish their individual goals. In addition each state or at least many of them have comparable departments and agencies but on a lower scale to meet the needs of their citizens. A handbook for integrity in each federal department and agency should also be in place within each state. The discussions on the subjects or at least many of them could be applied to individual states regarding their individual needs.
Looking at the detailed structure of the Department of Energy there appears to be what some may call a need to streamline this department to make it more efficient. Energy independence is a goal all of us would like to achieve as a country but elected officials at state and federal levels of government have not put the resources to achieve the independence which we can achieve if only we apply ourselves and our resources as a country.
The structure and complexity of this government entity definitely needs to be restructured and redefined to accomplish the mission that has been placed upon it. It should not be about a federal government department or agency but about working with states to reduce the regulations which are hurting accessing the unbelievable energy resources which continue to be discovered. It takes both the states and the federal government to work together to achieve energy independence and it is hoped the information in this book will highlight how this relationship can be achieved.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dennis AuBuchon
• Release date: Apr 24, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463767122

Dennis AuBuchon

Dennis has a background in quality assurance and auditing and is a certified quality auditor with ASQ (American Society for Quality). He has written over 1,000 articles mostly on the topic of integrity and hot topics of the day. Links to articles can be found on his website and hubpages.com. He is not one to shy from controversial topics as can be seen in his articles.Dennis believes in the principle that one person can make a difference and through hisweb site, his articles and his current book he is doing just that. The one key phrase on all his web site pages is quality writing and services to make a difference. Dennis designed his own web site www.myqualitywriting.com which is a resource for other authors to gain exposure for their work. Through his web site Dennis provides marketing information and opportunities to help other authors and the general public. Any person in business can learn from the information on his site through his articles and articles by other authors. Dennis continually tries to help other authors with information on all aspects of the publishing industryDennis has been a part of auditing teams and a team leader. Dennis’ relationship with quality assurance principles and integrity principles can be seen in his commitment to operate his business and web site with honesty, integrity and quality principles. This is evidenced by the fact that he has signed a business ethics pledge committed to treating all stakeholders fairly, with compassion and a commitment to service.

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The Handbook for Integrity in the Department of Energy

By Dennis AuBuchon

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Table of Contents

Introduction – The Department of Energy is quite involved with our energy resources and this book identifies the responsibilities and authorities that have been given to this department.

Chapter 1 – Mission, Vision and goal – The mission and vision of this organization is an important one in that it has an impact on the goal of being energy independent. Discussion of the mission, vision and goals will be about whether they are appropriate or may need revision.

Chapter 2 – Program Offices – Several program offices are identified in this chapter including their purpose and impact on becoming energy independent. It is clear changes have occurred in this department and whether integrity in the process has regained some existence is also identified.

Chapter 3 – Staff Offices – Staff offices and the need for them will be examined and evaluated whether their existence is justified.

Chapter 4 – Labs and Technology – Labs and technology is an important part of this department with regards to evaluating technological advances and any lab activity that further opportunities to utilize our energy resources.

Chapter 5 – Climate Change – Climate change is a topic which is controversial and whether it exist will be discussed along with changes in activities associate with this topic need to change.

Chapter 6 – Laws, Rules and Regulations – Like other departments of the Executive Branch laws need to be followed and the rules and regulations in place must be justified and connected to the laws they are meant to enforce.

Chapter 7 – Energy Independence – Reaching energy independence and the activities associates with this goal are discussed with regards to this department

Chapter 8 – Energy Projects – There are number of energy projects which are identified many of which may surprise the reader but are evident that energy policy that best meets the needs of our country are alive and well.

Conclusion – The conclusions arrived at in this book are primarily not based on opinion but the facts associated with each of the chapter topics.

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Introduction

The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.

The mission of the Department of Energy is not just about our energy resources it is about so much more as witnessed by the structure that is currently in place. Granted there may be a need to restructure this government entity but any restructure should embrace a philosophy of energy independence by utilizing our energy resources. The last several years and perhaps decades the prospect of achieving this independence seemed out of reach but technology has brought this philosophy or principle within reach we only need to put the resources in place to achieve it.

Energy independence does not mean ignoring environmental concerns but we can achieve