The FY23 request was announced nearly two months later than requests are typically due to Congress. The FY22 request was also delayed in its release, which occurred in mid-May in 2021.

 

The Administration’s total FY23 request for the Department of Energy (DOE) is $48.2 billion, a $3.3 billion increase from the FY22 enacted level ($44.9 billion).

 

To assist communities in understanding the Administration’s budget, ECA hopes to see the Administration reinstitute DOE’s budget rollouts for all DOE offices. Historically, each DOE office has given a budget presentation highlighting initiatives and permitting individuals to ask questions of DOE leadership. These briefings are important and helpful for communities hosting national defense, labs, and energy activities.

 

FY23 Request Levels

 

Administration requested FY23 funding levels for DOE programs for selected offices are listed below. The largest increases are for national defense (National Nuclear Security Administration missions) and the Office of Science. 

 

National Nuclear Security Administration: $21.4 billion, a $700 million increase from the FY22 enacted level ($20.7 billion).

 

Office of Environmental Management:  $8.06 billion, a $160 million increase from the FY22 enacted level ($7.9 billion).

 

Office of Nuclear Energy: $1.68 billion, a $30 million increase from the FY22 enacted level ($1.65 billion).

 

Office of Science: $7.8 billion, a $300 million increase from the FY22 enacted level ($7.5 billion).

 

Office of Clean Energy Demonstration: $214 million, a $194 million increase from the FY22 enacted level ($20 million).

 

Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy: $700 million, a $250 million increase from the FY22 enacted level ($450 million).

 

Nuclear Waste Disposal: $10 million, a $17.5 million decrease from the FY22 enacted level ($27.5 million).

 

It is important to note that for the past five years, Congress has approved appropriations levels that differ from the President’s request, operating instead from the previous year’s enacted budget.

 

Budget hearings on the Hill will be starting immediately. ECA will provide updates on the FY23 budget request as more information becomes available. For details on previous years’ requested and enacted funding levels, please visit ECA's Federal Budget Tracker.