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Keeping the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure Secure and Resilient
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November 30, 2018
As Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month wraps up, a snapshot of OE's work to keep U.S. critical infrastructure secure and resilient.
Grid Innovation at PNNL and ORNL Recognized with Prestigious R&D 100 Awards
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November 29, 2018
The projects address an area vital to improving grid resilience and reliability: analysis of system performance.
November: A Time When the Nation Focuses on the Vital Importance of Keeping the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure Secure and Resilient
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November 1, 2018
November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month.
Notes from the Road: Innovation and Commitment at Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories to Make the Grid More Resilient and Secure
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October 26, 2018
Innovation and Commitment at Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories to Make the Grid More Resilient and Secure
Congratulations to SWPA on 75 Years of Delivering Energy to American Communities and Businesses
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October 19, 2018
DOE congratulates SWPA on its long history and vital role in helping ensure the power grid is secure and resilient.
Demonstrating the Benefits of Autonomous, Decentralized Control of Microgrids
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September 28, 2018
Demonstrating the Benefits of Autonomous, Decentralized Control of Microgrids
A First-Hand Look at Puerto Rico One Year After Maria and Irma
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September 24, 2018
A First-Hand Look at Puerto Rico One Year After Maria
A Note of Appreciation: WAPA’s Crews Work Round the Clock to Restore Power Following the Carr Fire in California
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August 2, 2018
WAPA’s Crews Work Round the Clock to Restore Power Following the Carr Fire in California
Leveraging Small Business Innovation in the Ongoing Advancement of Grid Resilience and Reliability
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August 1, 2018
OE and CESER funding will support innovation in the further advancement of grid resilience and reliability.
Valuing the Benefits of Utility Investments in Power System Reliability and Resilience
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July 31, 2018
Two OE-sponsored products that help utilities and regulators value the benefits of power system reliability and resilience are now available.
News
Deputy Secretary Dan Brouillette Congratulates 2018 Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Awardees
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December 6, 2018
Nine women were recognized for their leadership in clean energy at the 7th Annual U.S. Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Symposium.
University of Central Florida Wins DOE’s 2018 CyberForce Competition
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December 3, 2018
Competition is designed to develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Electric Transmission Issues Workshop Materials Now Available
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November 20, 2018
Electric Transmission Issues Workshop Materials Now Available
Department of Energy Announces 32 R&D 100 Award Winners
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November 19, 2018
DOE’s national laboratories have received more than 800 R&D 100 awards since the annual competition began in 1962.
Department of Energy Invests $7.5 Million to Strengthen the Resilience of the Nation’s Power Grid
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November 14, 2018
Innovative Research to Develop the Next Generation of Large Power Transformers
Office of Electricity to Host Electric Transmission Issues Workshop on November 15, 2018
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November 9, 2018
OE is hosting the workshop to solicit input regarding DOE’s 2019 electric transmission congestion study and foster dialogue on key issues.
Department of Energy Announces First-Ever Grid Software Competition
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October 31, 2018
Competitors to build software solutions for a Secure, efficient power grid.
Energy Department Announces Proposed Rulemaking to Implement Its Critical Electric Infrastructure Information (CEII) Designation Authorit...
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October 29, 2018
Action will ensure that DOE is compliant with its responsibilities and authorities under the Federal Power Act and the FAST Act.
DOE Now Accepting Public Comments on Supplement to the U.S. Energia Sierra Juarez (ESJ) Transmission Line Project Final EIS
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October 19, 2018
The 45-day comment period starts on Friday, October 19, 2018 and closes on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Deadline for Submitting Comments on Proposed Procedures for Conducting Electric Transmission Congestion Studies Extended to October 24, 2018
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October 5, 2018
Deadline for Submitting Comments on Proposed Procedures for Conducting Electric Transmission Congestion Studies Extended to October 24, 2018
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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.
Power Marketing Administrations
Southeastern Power Administration
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Learn more about Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA)