The Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) news section features current news, accomplishments, research initiatives, funding opportunities and more from around the energy sector.  

February 22, 2024

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New DOE-Funded Initiative Outlines Proposed Cybersecurity Baselines for Electric Distribution Systems and Distributed Energy Resources

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) applauds the release of cybersecurity baselines for electric distribution systems and distributed energy resources (DER) such as solar, wind, and storage.

February 20, 2024

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Collegiate Cyber Defenders Shine in CyberForce Program's Inaugural Conquer the Hill - Command Edition Competition

More than 75 college students competed to test their skills in the fundamentals of IT and cybersecurity infrastructure in the DOE CyberForce® Program’s inaugural Conquer the Hill – Command Edition competition.

February 15, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Secure a Good Deal for Taxpayers as Replenishment of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Progresses Further

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves announced that contracts have been awarded for the acquisition of 2.95 million barrels of U.S.-produced crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

February 8, 2024

U.S. Department of Energy Announces a Solicitation to Purchase Oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves announced a solicitation for approximately 3 million barrels of oil for delivery to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in July 2024.

February 1, 2024

DOE Announces New Partnership with Westinghouse to Enhance Energy Supply Chain Security and Resilience

Westinghouse is the first nuclear Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) supplier to provide critical electrical grid components for cyber-related testing program.

January 31, 2024

U.S. Department of Energy Announces a Solicitation to Purchase Oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves announced a solicitation for up to 3 million barrels of oil for delivery to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in June 2024.

January 30, 2024

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DOE, NREL, and Clean Energy Industry Stakeholders Partner to Address Cybersecurity for Hybrid Energy Systems

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) announced the launch of Renewable Energy and Storage Cybersecurity Research (RESCue)—a multi-laboratory effort, led by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, that will analyze and address cybersecurity concerns for hybrid energy systems that include wind, solar, and energy storage.

January 29, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Secure a Good Deal for Taxpayers as Replenishment of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Progresses Further

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves announced that contracts have been awarded for the acquisition of 3.1 million barrels of U.S.-produced crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

January 19, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Secure a Good Deal for Taxpayers as Replenishment of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Progresses Further

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves announced that contracts have been awarded for the acquisition of 3.2 million barrels of U.S.-produced crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

January 17, 2024

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DOE Announces $30 Million Funding for Next Generation Cybersecurity Tools to Protect Clean Energy Infrastructure

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced an initiative to ensure cybersecurity is integrated into the development of clean energy solutions.