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This book addresses the process and actions for developing enhanced capabilities to analyze energy policy issues and perform strategic planning activities at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on an ongoing basis. Within the broader context of useful analytical and modeling capabilities within and outside the DOE, this volume examines the requirements that a National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) should fulfill, presents an overall architecture for a NEMS, identifies data needs, and outlines priority actions for timely implementation of the system.Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1. Introduction 2. NEMS Requirements 3. NEMS Architecture 4. Implementaion of NEMS Appendix A-1: Scope of Work Appendix A-2: Committee Charge Appendix B: First Advisory Report Appendix C: The Mission and Functions of the Department of Energy Appendix D: Illustrative Case Studies Appendix E: A Brief Description of DOE and EIA Models Appendix F: Meetings and Activities References and Bibliography