DOE and GSA Announce Headquarters Relocation to LBJ Building

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Published March 26th, 2026

Detected March 27th, 2026

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The Department of Energy (DOE) and the General Services Administration (GSA) announced that DOE headquarters will relocate from the James V. Forrestal Building to the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) building. This move is expected to save taxpayers over $350 million in deferred maintenance and modernization costs.

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), has announced the relocation of DOE's headquarters from the James V. Forrestal Building to the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) building. This initiative is presented as a cost-saving measure, projected to save taxpayers over $350 million by avoiding deferred maintenance and modernization expenses. The relocation aligns with a broader government strategy to streamline federal real estate, reduce spending, and improve facility efficiency.

Compliance officers should note that this is an internal government operational change. While it involves significant cost savings and facility consolidation, it does not impose new direct compliance obligations on external regulated entities. The primary impact is on DOE employees and operations, with staff being reassigned to LBJ, the DOE Germantown Campus, Portals, or 950 L’Enfant. The GSA is managing the transition in collaboration with the Department of Education, which currently occupies the LBJ building.

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DOE and GSA Announce Collaborative Effort for a New Headquarters for the U.S. Department of Energy

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March 26, 2026

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), announced today that DOE’s headquarters will relocate from the James V. Forrestal Building to the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) building. LBJ currently serves as the headquarters for the U.S. Department of Education (ED).

The relocation to the LBJ building will save taxpayers over $350 million in deferred maintenance and modernization costs, advancing President Trump’s commitment to eliminating waste and promoting efficiency within government agencies.
“Relocating to the LBJ building will deliver significant taxpayer savings and will ensure the Energy Department continues to deliver on its mission,” said Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “We look forward to working closely with the General Services Administration and the Education Department throughout this process.”

The LBJ building has been modernized to a Class A building with minimal deferred maintenance. All DOE Forrestal staff will be reassigned to LBJ, DOE Germantown Campus, Portals, or 950 L’Enfant.

“GSA is partnering with the Department of Education and the Department of Energy to match their missions of tomorrow with ideal environments that powers their talented workforce, cuts waste, and lowers costs,” said GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst. “This is the government working smarter for the American people. I want to thank Secretary Wright and Secretary McMahon for their positive energy and collaboration in executing President Trump’s directive to strengthen the government’s real estate portfolio.”

This effort aligns with the Trump Administration's broader strategy to streamline the federal real estate footprint, reduce wasteful spending, and support a high-performing government workforce with facilities that reflect modern expectations for efficiency and accountability.

For more information, please visit the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and Accelerated Disposition Website.

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