ACS Energy Letters publishes papers that report new scientific advances in all aspects of energy research that are of interest to scientists working in the fundamental, and applied sciences. A central criterion to acceptance is that the paper reports sufficiently urgent results such that rapid publication is essential. ACS Energy Letters is published monthly.

The journal maintains one of the most rapid publication times in the field (average 4-6 weeks from submission to web publication in As Soon As Publishable format). ACS Energy Letters is currently ranked the #1 journal in the Web of Science Electrochemistry category, and ranks within the top 10 journals for Physical Chemistry, Energy & Fuels, and Nanoscience & Nanotechnology.

Journal editors and staff routinely attend major scientific conferences, and are eager to discuss the journal with readers and authors, and the journal maintains an active presence on social media.