WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman today unveiled an updated version of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) website, http://www.energy.gov/.  The DOE website features a new, more modern look and feel, as well as enhanced user-centered navigational tools and search capabilities.  

 

“Energy.gov is a key resource for millions of Americans each year,” Secretary Bodman said.  “Our redesigned Energy.gov site allows for quicker and easier access to information about the Department of Energy’s programs and initiatives, including easy to use ways families and businesses can save money and energy."

 

Developed and launched with a more user-friendly layout, the new energy.gov features improved search technology, which is powered by Google Search Appliance®.  This search tool offers users the ability to quickly retrieve information regarding the various aspects of DOE’s programs, facilities and operations. 

 

The refurbished site allows for easier navigation by organizing content into easy-to-use categories, such as educational resources for parents, teachers and students.  Additionally, energy.gov highlights new state-by-state information pages detailing each state’s respective energy activities and resources.  The new site also links users to the latest news on the activities of the department and its national labs and sites across the country. 

 

Energy.gov operates under a new content management system that allows content managers to easily update the site with up-to-date information.  This program also assists in streamlining the internal work-flow processes and overall site management.