The key goals of the US Department of Energy Comprehensive Energy Strategy (August 2005) include:

• Diversify America's energy supply by:
  • Promoting alternate and renewable sources of energy,
  • Encouraging the expansion of nuclear energy in a safe and secure manner,
  • Increasing domestic production of conventional fuels, and
  • Investing in science and technology
• Modernize the electric power infrastructure, and
• Expand the strategic petroleum reserve.