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This page contains information and updates on the Energy Department's James R. Schlesinger Medal for Energy Security.

The awards pursuant to the Department of Energy’s Interconnection-wide Transmission Planning Initiative cover two broad topics. “Topic A” covers Interconnection-Level Analysis and Planning. “Topic B” covers Cooperation Among States on Electri...

In 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.

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Press release: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced significant progress that will help expedite development of a nationwide "smart" electric power grid.

DOE launched the Solar Ready Vets® program to connect our nation’s skilled veterans to the solar industry and its need for qualified workers.

Energy Secretary Chu announced the award selections for nearly $100 million for 54 smart grid workforce development programs.

States are using these funds to plan for energy supply disruption risks and vulnerabilities to lessen the devastating impact that such incidents ca...