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May 14, 2026Transferring power from renewable energy to large cities requires upgrades or new transmission lines, which takes years. A solution is Grid Enhancing Technologies (GET) like Dynamic Line Rating, Power Flow Control Devices, Sensors, Smart Meters and DeviceOffice of Electricity
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May 14, 2026In Episode 3 of Direct Current, we talk about the electric grid -- what it is, how it works, and what happens when the power goes out. And we see how the city of Hoboken, New Jersey is preparing for electric emergencies.Energy.gov
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May 4, 2026Learn about the enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) demonstration projects the Office of Geothermal funds to help realize the goal of cost-competitive EGS electricity generation.Geothermal Technologies Office
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May 4, 2026This Office of Geothermal initiative supports projects to test and advance the efficacy and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) in a variety of geographic locations, geologic formations, and subsurface conditions.Geothermal Technologies Office
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Press ReleasesApril 14, 2026Project will leverage oil and gas infrastructure to test enhanced geothermal systems in the eastern United States.Geothermal Technologies Office
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March 23, 2026The Office of Facilities Management manages programs to maintain and deliver nuclear research facilities and capabilities at the Idaho National LaboraOffice of Nuclear Energy
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Press ReleasesMarch 16, 2026U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order to ensure Americans in the Northwestern region of the United States have access to affordable, reliable and secure electricity.Energy.gov
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PageMarch 6, 2026Read our frequently asked questions and their answers to learn more about the use of geothermal energy.Geothermal Technologies Office
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January 12, 2026DOE's Office of Electricity today announced the relaunch of the Digitizing Utilities Prize Round 3, which offers a total prize pool of more than $2.4 million in cash prizes and vouchers to work with a DOE national lab.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