What We Do
The Office of Electricity is building a 21st century electricity grid to power our communities, ensuring that low-cost clean energy is available to support and improve the lives of all Americans.
We are working amid a fascinating energy transformation period in the United States, one that will change the electricity grid more in the next 10 years than it has in the last 100 years.
Learn more about OE's exciting work and meet the OE leadership team.
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The world’s energy infrastructure faces increased pressure to decarbonize as global temperatures continue to rise.
November 30, 2023
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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 20, 2023
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Our nation is transitioning to a decarbonized, electrified energy future.
November 17, 2023
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GETs Maximize Electricity Transmission Across Existing Systems to Lower Operating Costs
November 13, 2023
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A future-ready grid requires infrastructure built with the latest technologies, including everything from complex devices compatible with digital technology to fundamental capabilities.
November 13, 2023
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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.
November 3, 2023
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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 30, 2023
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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.
October 26, 2023
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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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Learn how the Office of Electricity supports innovations that help keep America's electric infrastructure reliable & resilient.
Video courtesy of the Department of Energy
OE microgrid research and development program focuses on reducing complexity, increasing reliability, and lowering costs for the private sector.
Video courtesy of the Department of Energy
The Office of Electricity Energy Storage program works to improve storage reliability, resilience, and safety for our Nation’s future grid.
Video courtesy of the Department of Energy
This video shows how OE's grid components research supports innovation that will pave the way to a future-ready grid.
Video courtesy of the Department of Energy
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The EAC advises OE in its efforts to modernize the nation's grid infrastructure.
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The Grid Modernization Initiative (GMI) partners with industry to develop advanced grid technologies.
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OE funds key research across the energy sector and makes these reports available to the public.
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Want to learn more about electricity? Electricity 101 class is in session!
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