Department of Energy Restructuring

In addition to any recommendations the Presidential Transition Team will make, the next Secretary of Energy should consider commissioning an expert, external panel to recommend institutional reform for the Department of Energy. The incoming secretary should make the Policy and International Affairs Office one of his or her highest priority appointments, perhaps elevating the office to the Under Secretary level. This office should be the driver of strategic planning for the Department, as well as the hub for internal cohesion and interagency cooperation. The new Secretary should also consider elevating or incorporating into the strategy office the elements of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence engaged in long-term strategic planning.