About the Challenge

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Storage Grand Challenge (ESGC) is a comprehensive program to accelerate the development, commercialization, and utilization of next-generation energy storage technologies and sustain American global leadership in energy storage. This comprehensive set of solutions requires concerted action, guided by an aggressive goal: to develop and domestically manufacture energy storage technologies that can meet all U.S. market demands by 2030.

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DOE Awards $60 Million to Accelerate Advancements in Zero-Emissions Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $60 million for 24 research and development projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from passenger cars and light-and- heavy duty trucks.
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Secretary Granholm speaks at APPA, Announces Long Duration Storage Shot
Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm speaks to the American Public Power Association's National Conference audience, and announces the Long Duration Storage Shot as part of her remarks regarding Energy Earthshots to get us to net zero carbon by 2050.
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Secretary Granholm Announces New Goal to Cut Costs of Long Duration Energy Storage by 90 Percent
DOE’s Second Energy Earthshot – Long Duration Storage Shot – Aims to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Grid Storage, Make Clean Energy Available Anytime, Anywhere
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DOE Announces New Vehicle Technologies Funding and Future Partnerships with Battery Industry
Announcements Join Public and Private Sector Efforts to Develop Domestic Battery Supply Chains
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Events

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Reports

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Funding Opportunities

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Facilties

Learn about energy storage facilities at DOE’s national labs.