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Watch the Energy Storage Grand Challenge Workshops
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August 5, 2020
The Department of Energy hosted a series of virtual workshops to support the Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Watch the workshops here.
Kirtland Air Force Base DC Microgrid is Fully Operational
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July 29, 2020
An OE supported DC microgrid project at Kirtland Air Force Base generates and distributes energy independently
OE Report: Solid State Power Substation Technology Roadmap
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July 13, 2020
The future of substation technology and advancements in grid power electronics is examined in the “Solid State Power Substation Technology Roadmap"
Critical Electric Infrastructure Information Final Rule: Questions and Answers
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May 15, 2020
On May 15, 2020, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Critical Electric Infrastructure Information (CEII) Final Rule goes into effect.
Program Reviews Keep OE Research on TRAC
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April 2, 2020
The TRAC program accelerates grid modernization by addressing challenges with power transformers and other grid hardware technologies
Jennifer DeCesaro on Puerto Rico Grid Resilience
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March 26, 2020
Jennifer DeCesaro serves as DOE’s Recovery Coordinator and Director for Recovery and Resilience Investments for the Office of Electricity (OE)
EITPIC Awardee Profile: Siemens Corporation Develops Green Technologies Digital Companion for the Grid
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February 20, 2020
Siemens Corporation received $35,000 for its proposal to develop a digital companion to provide better visibility into the grid’s status.
EITPIC Awardee Profile: The University of Houston Investigates Resilient Grid Strategies
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February 18, 2020
The University of Houston received $70,000 for proposals to enhance energy management systems and reduce computational complexity.
OE Sets the Stage for Energy Storage Advances
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February 3, 2020
OE boosts energy storage with the Energy Storage Grand Challenge and the publication of "Potential Benefits of High-Power High Capacity Batteries"
EITPIC Awardee Profile: George Washington University Strengthens the Grid with Smart Measurement Units
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December 19, 2019
George Washington University received $50,000 for its proposal to develop a smart unit to measure and interpret phasor unit data.
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Report: Fiber Optics Feasibility Assessment
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July 22, 2020
The Fiber Optics Feasibility Assessment report is part of a national strategy to identify and remove barriers to broadband access
OE Supports Technology Commercialization Fund Projects
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July 20, 2020
The Office of Electricity contributed nearly $1.3 million in support of seven Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) projects
DOE Office of Electricity Issues Request for Information for Bulk-Power System Executive Order
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July 8, 2020
The Office of Electricity announced a RFI to solicit views on safeguarding the bulk-power system (BPS) supply chain from threats and vulnerabilities.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces 2020 Electricity Advisory Committee
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July 1, 2020
New and returning members of the EAC will advise on electricity resilience, reliability, security, interdependencies, and policy issues
President Trump Signs Executive Order Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
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May 1, 2020
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order, Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
Department Of Energy Announces $6.7 Million for IoT Integration Research
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February 25, 2020
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) announced $6.7 million in funding for four university-led research projects
OE Releases FY2021 Budget Request
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February 11, 2020
OE’s FY 2021 request reflects the Department’s ongoing commitment to a secure, resilient power grid.
Innovative Tool for Electricity Infrastructure Permitting Expands to Canada
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December 2, 2019
The toolkit will increase transparency and collaboration among electricity stakeholders and further prioritize electricity resilience and reliability
Department of Energy Announces $80 Million For New Grid Modernization Lab Call Projects
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November 6, 2019
Today, DOE announced the results of the 2019 Grid Modernization Lab Call with funding of approximately $80 Million over three years.
Assistant Secretary Walker on Regulatory Reforms to Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act
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September 19, 2019
Assistant Secretary Bruce J. Walker, Office of Electricity. makes statement on new regulatory reforms.
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Advanced Grid Research and Development
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Advanced Grid Research and Development activities accelerate discovery and innovation in electric transmission and distribution technologies and ...
Transmission Permitting and Technical Assistance Division
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Timely, accurate and defensible policy and market analysis is a key ingredient to building and sustaining successful programs at DOE
The Role of Microgrids in Helping to Advance the Nation’s Energy System
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Microgrids, which are localized grids that can disconnect from the traditional grid to operate autonomously and help mitigate grid disturbances to ...
Grid Modernization Initiative
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Grid Modernization Initiative (GMI) seeks to work across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to create the modern grid of the future.
Transformer Resilience and Advanced Components (TRAC) Program
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Transformer Resilience and Advanced Components (TRAC) Program
Energy Storage
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OE's Energy Storage Program performs research and development on a wide variety of storage technologies, including batteries (both conventional and...
Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC)
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The mission and goal of the Electricity Advisory Committee
Electricity 101
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Frequently asked questions and information about systems, entities, and policy related to electricity in the U.S.
ABOUT US
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The Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) finances large-scale, all-of-the-above energy infrastructure projects in the United States.
Power Marketing Administrations
Southeastern Power Administration
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Learn more about Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA)