The goal of the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response’s (CESER) Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance Program (RMUC Program) is to enhance the security posture of rural, municipal, and small investor-owned electric utilities and increase their participation in threat information sharing programs.

The RMUC Program is funded through Section 40124 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

Join the RMUC Mailing List

Send an email to CESER.RMUC@hq.doe.gov to be added to the RMUC Program announcements and notifications list.

Submit Comments on RMUC

DOE has issued a Request for Information around the RMUC program. Submit your comments by December 19, 2022.

Upcoming Events

Official Launch of the Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance (RMUC) Program

The RMUC Program launch was held on August 18, 2022.  The event included comments from CESER’s Acting Principal Director Monica Neukomm, Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff Andrew Wills, and the RMUC Program Manager Dr. Cynthia Hsu.  Below is a video (approximately 18 minutes) of the RMUC Program launch, a transcript of the recording, and a copy of the slides presented.

RMUC Listening Session 1
Video Courtesy of the Department of Energy

RMUC News

Biden-Harris Administration Launches $250 Million Program To Strengthen Energy Security For Rural Communities
October 20, 2022
DOE Seeking Public Input from Stakeholders to Help Rural, Municipal, and Small Investor-owned Electric Utilities Enhance their Cybersecurity
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RMUC Program Launch and First Listening Session a Success
September 2, 2022
The RMUC Program received comments and insights from more than 260 participants, including 152 utility staff, at the August 18th RMUC Program launch and listening session. Additional listening sessions are scheduled for September 15th and September 29th.
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Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance Listening Sessions
August 8, 2022
The DOE’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) is excited to launch a new program that will accelerate the ability of electric utilities to improve their cybersecurity posture.
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