The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) spent $3.5 billion on renewable energy in 2019. The majority of this funding went to wind and solar energy, with $1.9 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively. DOE also invested $240 million in biomass, $200 million in hydroelectric, and $100 million in geothermal energy.
Other related questions:
Q: What is the budget of the DOE?
A: The DOE’s budget for the 2019 fiscal year is $30.1 billion.
Q: What was the Department of Energy budget in 2020?
A: The Department of Energy budget in 2020 was $30.4 billion.
Q: What government agency deals with renewable energy?
A: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is responsible for regulating the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil.
Q: Is the DOE part of DOD?
A: The Department of Energy (DOE) is not part of the Department of Defense (DOD). The DOE is responsible for the nation’s nuclear weapons program, while the DOD is responsible for the nation’s military.
Bibliography
- Dept. of Energy Budget | AGU
- Department of Energy (DOE) | Spending Profile – USAspending
- department of energy fy 2019 budget request fact sheet
- Budget & Performance | Department of Energy
- Final FY19 Appropriations: DOE Applied Energy R&D
- Renewable Energy R&D Funding History – CRS Reports
- U.S. Renewable Energy Factsheet