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FY24−25 Priority Goal
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Department of Energy

Equity and Justice

Goal leaders

Shalanda Baker

Deputy Director for Energy Justice

Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (DOE)

Bari R. Brooks

Senior Advisor to the Deputy Director for Energy Justice

Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (DOE)

To achieve

Provide a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality; affirmatively advance equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal opportunity that will benefit all Americans.

  • By September 30, 2025, the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity (OCR-EEO), Civil Rights Division (CRD) will have a comprehensive civil rights strategic enforcement plan in place to embed civil rights in the award and execution of federally-funded programs.
  • By the end of September 30, 2025, the Civil Rights Division will have relaunched the Department’s Limited English Proficiency (LEP) program, and 90% of Departmental Elements will have an LEP plan in place.

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