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May 14, 2026The Grid Controls and Communications Division manages research, development, and demonstration programs aimed at modernizing the Nation’s electricity delivery system including secure communications, controls, and protection systems.Office of Electricity
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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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April 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 ReleaseMarch 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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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
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January 14, 2025Learn about GTO’s research in superhot rock enhanced geothermal systems and how it could help cut costs and expand geothermal energy access.Geothermal Technologies Office
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August 7, 2024Developments will address grid reliability, long duration energy storage, and storage manufacturingOffice of Electricity