Learn more about Storage
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May 14, 2026This page contains information and updates on the Energy Department's James R. Schlesinger Medal for Energy Security.Energy.gov
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TopicApril 17, 2026Explore how energy storage supports the electric grid by capturing and holding energy for use when it’s needed most, helping improve reliability, flexibility, and system resilience across the United States.Energy.gov
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March 20, 2026The Office of Geothermal is funding a project to demonstrate low-temperature reservoir thermal energy storage in the industrial sector with support from the U.S. Department of Energy.Geothermal Technologies Office
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Press ReleasesFebruary 3, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity announced today the reopening of the Beyond the Meter Prize competition to accelerate advancements in integrating behind the meter resources and energy storage systems.Office of Electricity
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August 13, 2025One year ago, the Office of Electricity’s Grid Storage Launchpad was a new building full of sparkling new laboratories with new, unused equipment. Today, the 93,000-square-foot facility is bustling with researchers who are working to develop robust, affordable energy storage solutions to help bolster the nation’s electricity grid.Office of Electricity
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Press ReleasesJune 25, 2025The Office of Electricity announced $5 million each to 3 grid-scale energy storage projects that support critical facilities and infrastructure in a power outage or other emergency. Funding is from the Critical Facility Energy Resilience (CiFER) FOA.Office of Electricity
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Press ReleasesDecember 20, 2024Today, the U.S. Department of Energy released its draft Energy Storage Strategy and Roadmap.Office of Electricity
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Press ReleasesDecember 20, 2024Funding to collaboratives in Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Virginia will support planning and evaluation of large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects.Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
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November 4, 2024Selected projects will help integrate renewable energy onto the grid and reach remote communities.Office of Electricity
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October 31, 2024Selectees will focus on storage technology acceleration and community development.Office of Electricity