Press Releases

Microgrids serve as an effective platform for integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) and can reduce costs and emissions while increasing the reliability and resilience of the nation’s electricity system.

The recently released Smart Grid System Report conveys the status of smart grid deployments across the Nation.

$75 million facility will boost clean energy adoption and make the nation’s power grid more resilient, secure, and flexible

Techno-economic analysis of New York State shows better use of existing transmission lines can defer costly upgrades and increase the integration of renewable resources.

The Office of Electricity has partnered with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to lead an effort to establish the Center for Alternate Synchronization and Timing (CAST).

DOE offers March 24 Dynamic Load Modeling Workshop

Department of Energy has released America’s Strategy to Secure the Supply Chain for a Robust Clean Energy Transition, supported by 13 deep-dive supply chain assessments across the energy sector, ranging from solar energy to semiconductors to cybersecurity

On December 9, 2021, Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm announced Patricia A. Hoffman as one of five U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) executives selected to receive a 2021 Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award.

The Lab Partnering Service online platform has recently been expanded to include energy storage experts, facilities, and partnering opportunities.

On May 19 and May 20, DOE’s Office of Electricity (OE) hosted a Transmission Innovation Symposium focused on Modernizing the U.S. Power Grid.