November 20, 2023

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Intent to Issue $4.8 Million in Secure Communications Development Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a notice of intent (NOI) for the Office of Electricity to issue a $4.8 million funding opportunity announcement (FOA).

November 17, 2023

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How Vehicle-Grid Integration is Forging New Connections

Our nation is transitioning to a decarbonized, electrified energy future.

November 13, 2023

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Grid-Enhancing Technologies: From R&D to Reality

A future-ready grid requires infrastructure built with the latest technologies, including everything from complex devices compatible with digital technology to fundamental capabilities.

November 3, 2023

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Justice Week 2023: Bringing Microgrids to Underserved and Indigenous Communities

Justice Week 2023 signifies a pivotal moment in our collective endeavor to provide reliable and resilient electricity to underserved and Indigenous communities throughout the United States.

October 30, 2023

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Justice Week 2023: Highlighting the Energy Storage for Social Equity Initiative

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is leading the charge in ensuring that all Americans benefit from a resilient, reliable, secure, and affordable energy system that also advances equity and justice for all.

October 26, 2023

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Challenges to Securing Information in the Next-Generation Electric Grid

If I asked you to envision the electric grid, you would probably think of a big, complex, physical system with lots of steel, copper, and concrete: towers, wires, transformers, and power plants.

September 27, 2023

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DOE Releases Funding Opportunity to Reduce Costs of High-Voltage Direct Current Transmission

DOE released a $10 million funding opportunity announcement to fund research to drive innovation and reduce costs of high-voltage direct current.

September 27, 2023

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Connecting the Country with HVDC

High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission has significant advantages compared to conventional alternating current (AC) line.

September 22, 2023

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Lighting the Way at OE: Part 4 – Celebrating World Energy Storage Day

These are truly exciting days in the energy storage field! A 21st century power grid will need to integrate increasingly diverse sources of electricity, and that calls for advancements in the performance and affordability of storage technologies.

September 19, 2023

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Lighting the Way at OE: Part 3 – Finding energy storage solutions to fit all needs

Energy storage is a key part of a future-ready grid. The power grid is getting pulled and pushed in new directions every day from weather, electrification, and renewables.