December 1, 2021

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How Superconductors Are Helping Create the Resilient Grid of the Future

Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) is invested in development of superconductors to improve the grid and make it more reliable and efficient.

October 29, 2021

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Flexible Transformers Transform the Grid of the Future

As increasingly severe storms threaten our critical electric infrastructure across the nation, investing in transformer infrastructure upgrades are vital to improve the resilience of the grid.

September 23, 2021

How LPO Can Support the Long Duration Storage Earth Shot

LPO loan guarantees can potentially be used to finance projects that support the Long Duration Storage Shot Summit, which is focused on mapping out strategies to reducing the cost of long duration energy storage by 90% within the decade.

August 18, 2021

Bringing it all Together: Investing in the Grid of the Future

America is facing an era of rapid change along the entire energy system as we Integrate more renewables and work to move affordable, reliable, and secure electricity to where It Is needed most.

July 23, 2021

Big Returns on Big Data

Learn about the machines and tools that can collect, analyze, and decode enormous amounts of data.

July 8, 2021

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Long-Duration Energy Storage to Support the Grid of the Future

When it comes to solar and wind power, a common question that people ask is, what happens when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining? The answer is in batteries, and other forms of energy storage.

July 7, 2021

GMLC Report: Research Priorities and Opportunities in United States Competitive Wholesale Electricity Markets

A collaboration among 5 research institutions has been established through the U.S. Department of Energy Grid Modernization Lab Consortium to provide technical assistance to the 7 U.S. Independent System Operators and Regional Transmission Organizations.

July 6, 2021

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The Human Factors of Power Safety Shutoff Decision Making

Deciding when, or if, to shut off power during an emergency can be a precarious decision for utilities.

June 10, 2021

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Reimagining and rebuilding America’s energy grid

A modernized electricity grid is a critical component to increasing resiliency in our most essential services and infrastructure.

June 7, 2021

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How President Biden’s FY22 Budget Request Will Bring Reliable, Affordable Clean Electricity to the American People

The FY 2022 Budget Request for the Energy Department’s Office of Electricity will support President Biden's aggressive goals in our fight against the climate crisis.