What year was the Department of Energy established?

The Department of Energy was established in 1977 as a response to the growing energy crisis and the need for a coordinated federal approach to energy issues. The founding of this department aimed to consolidate various energy-related functions that had previously been scattered across different agencies, allowing for more effective management of the nation’s energy resources. Its formation came at a time when concerns about energy security, especially after the oil crises of the 1970s, were paramount. The Department of Energy has since played a crucial role in energy policy, nuclear security, and scientific research related to energy.