ASME will serve as an essential energy technology resource for business, government, academia, practicing engineers and the general public and as a leading energy policy advocate.   As a credible, unbiased voice, ASME will be a key source of energy technology information and standards.   We will achieve this by leveraging our knowledge-based communities, expanding our energy portfolio, building a more effective energy workforce, and supporting balanced energy policies in the United States and other areas of the world.

View the ASME Energy Grand Challenge Roadmap.
 
The report goes on to identify nine top priority opportunities for ASME action in the Energy area.  They are

• Form a self-sustaining energy focal point within ASME
• Strengthen alliances with other societies and international organizations
• Increase ASME’s profile in renewable and emerging technologies.
• Provide a rational, informed voice for political engagement.
• Increase ASME’s understanding, profile, and contributions regarding the energy-water nexus
• Build on existing ASME capabilities and expertise in the nuclear area.
• Identify gaps in current and emerging technologies and related standards Develop a new generation of engineering workforce.
• Develop a comprehensive web-based clearinghouse of energy information