OE Blog Archive

The Department of Energy hosted a series of virtual workshops to support the Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Watch the workshops here.

An OE supported DC microgrid project at Kirtland Air Force Base generates and distributes energy independently

The future of substation technology and advancements in grid power electronics is examined in the “Solid State Power Substation Technology Roadmap"

On May 15, 2020, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Critical Electric Infrastructure Information (CEII) Final Rule goes into effect.

The TRAC program accelerates grid modernization by addressing challenges with power transformers and other grid hardware technologies

Jennifer DeCesaro serves as DOE’s Recovery Coordinator and Director for Recovery and Resilience Investments for the Office of Electricity (OE)

Siemens Corporation received $35,000 for its proposal to develop a digital companion to provide better visibility into the grid’s status.

The University of Houston received $70,000 for proposals to enhance energy management systems and reduce computational complexity.

OE boosts energy storage with the Energy Storage Grand Challenge and the publication of "Potential Benefits of High-Power High Capacity Batteries"

George Washington University received $50,000 for its proposal to develop a smart unit to measure and interpret phasor unit data.

Washington State University received $25,000 for its proposal to develop an user interface to increase data analytics quality for the utility sector.

November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, a time to focus on the systems that support our economy, public health, and safety

SCE received $100,000 for its proposal to virtualize components of electric grid substations and operate them using a human machine interface

IBT received $25,000 for its proposal to use wafer sensors, with technology used in applications like data storage, to measure electric current.

The Office of Electricity is focused on increasing the resiliency and reliability of critical energy infrastructure.

Grid architecture is an emerging discipline concerned with grid structure and the development of coherent grid designs.

The Office of Electricity (OE) joins with organizations across the country in recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The Office of Electricity is pleased to welcome our newest Deputy Assistant Secretary, Charles P. “Chuck” Kosak.

October is National Energy Awareness Month, our annual national effort to highlight the importance of energy to our national prosperity and security.

Overview of the DOE OE Energy Storage Peer Review

Go to all the meetings and meet all the people: Insights and highlights from OE’s Summer 2019 interns

2019 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II Awards.

The Office of Electricity is celebrating it's nominees selected for the prestigious 2019 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

Threats to our energy infrastructure continue to grow and evolve. The NAERM addresses these concerns.

Universities, in partnership with industry, National Laboratories, and research consortia, are being encouraged to develop innovative R&D.