News and Highlights

Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison played key roles in the War of the Currents. Learn more about AC and DC power -- and how they affect our electricity use today.
Read about what the Energy Department is doing to protect the security and reliability of the power grid from all hazards, including cybersecurity ...
Our electric grid is undergoing a major transformation, with $4.5 billion in Recovery Act funds being used to help catalyze the adoption of smart t...