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Partnering with the Energy Sector in Alabama to Create a More Connected and Resilient Neighborhood
Learn how a unique community is using complementary next-generation technologies, including community-scale microgrids and transactive controls.
June 7, 2018
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Recognizing the People Behind the Technology: NASPI Awards
DOE congratulates NASPI award winners for their commitment, innovation, and hard work to continue advancing technology that improves grid reliability.
May 2, 2018
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Grid Innovation at Sandia National Laboratories Recognized with Two R&D 100 Awards
Two innovative projects have major implications for improving the resilience and reliability of the nation’s power grid.
March 20, 2018
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Promoting a Strong and Prosperous Energy Future
We all must encourage women to develop careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
March 14, 2018
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Dr. Amit Goyal Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Dr. Amit Goyal Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
February 21, 2018
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Dynamic Partners are Essential for R&D Success
Dynamic Partners are Essential for R&D Success
January 23, 2018
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Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies on Display at Next Week’s DistribuTECH Conference
Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies on Display at Next Week’s DistribuTECH Conference
January 17, 2018
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GridEx IV: Government and Industry Exercise Together to Improve the Response to Grid Security Emergencies
Grid Security Exercise – known as GridEx – is designed to test the electricity sector’s ability to respond to grid security emergencies.
November 21, 2017
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Strengthening Community Resilience in New Orleans
An article on the Grid Analysis and Design for Energy and Infrastructure Resiliency for New Orleans project.
November 16, 2017
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Protecting Critical Energy Infrastructure from All Hazards
Protecting Critical Energy Infrastructure from All Hazards
October 30, 2017
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News
Office of Electricity Releases "Energy Resilience Solutions for the Puerto Rico Grid" Report
This report contains recommendations for the Government of Puerto Rico to consider for incorporation into its recovery plans.
June 20, 2018
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Assistant Secretary Bruce J. Walker Discusses Efforts to Bolster U.S. Grid Resilience
Mr. Walker discusses the Department’s wide range of activities to make the power grid more resilient In this Columbia Energy Exchange podcast.
June 19, 2018
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Department of Energy Announces Investment to Strengthen the Resilience of the Nation’s Power Grid
Funding Will Support Innovative Research for the Development of the Next Generation of Large Power Transformers, A Critical Component of the Grid
June 8, 2018
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Assistant Secretary Bruce J. Walker Testifies on “The Electric Grid of the Future”
Mr. Walker highlighted the Department's commitment to a resilient and reliable power grid, OE priorities, the standup of CESER, and R&D efforts.
June 7, 2018
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Executive Order 13800 on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure: Assessment of Electricity Disru...
Report on addressing the mounting risk of cyber-attacks and threats to the U.S. electric grid.
May 30, 2018
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Grid Modernization Initiative (GMI) Peer Review To Be Held September 4–7, 2018
GMI Peer Review to be held September 4–7, 2018
May 29, 2018
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C3E Announces Texas A&M Energy Institute Joining Collaborative Effort to Advance Women’s Leadership in Clean Energy
New collaboration with the Texas A&M Energy Institute will broaden the geographic reach and diversity representation of the United States C3E program.
May 9, 2018
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DOE Announces Investment to Strengthen and Secure the Nation’s Critical Energy Infrastructure
Funding builds on Energy Department's efforts with the private sector toward improving the security of the Nation's critical energy infrastructure.
April 16, 2018
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DOE Response to 2016 EAC Recommendations Available
Assistant Secretary for Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability Bruce Walker submitted DOE's response to the EAC's 2016 recommendations.
April 11, 2018
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Lewis University Wins DOE’s 2018 Cyber Defense Competition
Event brings students in computer science and engineering together in a competitive training simulation.
April 10, 2018
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Learn More About OE and Electricity
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 ...
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.
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 Transmiss...
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 ...
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.