The Office of International Affairs supports the Secretary of Energy and other Departmental elements with a range of expertise on international energy activities. Among other areas, IA experts maintain extensive knowledge of the following issues:
International Energy Policy
- Regional and country-specific energy policies and practices, technology developments, and market conditions in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, Eurasia, and the Middle East
- Bilateral and multilateral energy treaties and obligations
- International cooperation in science and technology
- Regional and country-specific opportunities and barriers to energy markets and services
- Trade and investment trends in the global energy economy
- International energy partnerships, commitments, and agreements
Technology Development and Deployment
- Research and development (R&D) strategies and policy
- Technology research portfolios and budgets
- Energy end-use technologies and standards, including efficiency in buildings, transportation, and industry
- Energy supply technologies and standards, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy
- Technical and non-technical barriers to technology commercialization and deployment
- Energy and climate change-related policy, technology, and legislation