Mission
The Office of Electricity leads the Department of Energy’s research, development, and demonstration programs to strengthen and modernize our nation’s power grid so that our nation maintains a reliable, resilient, and secure electricity delivery infrastructure.
Vision
Working closely with industry and other stakeholders, we drive technological and operational advancements that ensure that every American home and business has reliable access to affordable energy, and that the U.S. sustains its global leadership in the clean energy transformation.
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33 Innovators Selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program
In the latest round of cohorts in its Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP), 33 innovators will be embedded across four U.S. national laboratories to work with an extensive network of mentors and experts to develop next-generation technologies.
July 10, 2024
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Energy Department Invests $7M to Enhance Grid through Data Analytics
Data will help electric utilities keep the grid reliable, safe, and affordable
July 9, 2024
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Demonstrating Data Analytics for Coordination
To supply power to homes and businesses, electric utilities and system operators work around the clock to balance supply of electricity with demand.
July 8, 2024
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Smart Grid Security and Resilience Project to Receive $2.4M from DOE
The Office of Electricity (OE) announced the selection of Southern Company Services to lead a $2.4M project on the R&D of advanced distribution communication and control technologies. It will enhance the security of the electric distribution system.
June 27, 2024
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***Correction*** Energy Department Awards $3.7 Million to 3 Communities for Energy Storage Social Equity Program
This corrected press release is to announce $3.7M total in funding awards for the Energy Storage 4 Social Equity Program.
June 12, 2024
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Energy Department Announces $10.5M for Microgrid Solution Projects in Underserved and Indigenous Communities
The Office of Electricity (OE) announced selectees of about $10.5 million in funding to support multi-year research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of microgrid-related technologies. This funding will bring replicable microgrid solutions to underserved and Indigenous communities in remote, rural, and islanded regions throughout the United States.
May 20, 2024
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Energy Department Selects Projects to Receive $15M for Storage Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) today announced the selectees of $15 million in awards to show that new Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies will work reliably and cost effectively in the field.
May 15, 2024
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Energy Department Announces $15M in Potential Funding for Innovative Storage Technology Demonstrations
OE today announced a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a $15M funding opportunity for cost-shared research, development, and demonstration projects to facilitate large-scale demonstration of innovative storage technologies that support energy resiliency needs. Three projects will be selected of up to $5 million for each award.
May 15, 2024
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Science Synthesis Prize Launch
OE announced the $125,000 Science Synthesis Prize to expand the renewable energy research community. It is part of the GRIT Prize Series.
May 8, 2024
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DOE Seeks Input on Energy Storage Manufacturing Challenges
The Office of Electricity announced a RFI on the challenges of designing energy storage technologies for manufacturing.
May 6, 2024
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Learn how the Office of Electricity supports innovations that help keep America's electric infrastructure reliable & resilient.
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OE microgrid research and development program focuses on reducing complexity, increasing reliability, and lowering costs for the private sector.
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The Office of Electricity Energy Storage program works to improve storage reliability, resilience, and safety for our Nation’s future grid.
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This video shows how OE's grid components research supports innovation that will pave the way to a future-ready grid.
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Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC)
The EAC advises OE in its efforts to modernize the nation's grid infrastructure.
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Grid Modernization Initiative
The Grid Modernization Initiative (GMI) partners with industry to develop advanced grid technologies.
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Research Reports
OE funds key research across the energy sector and makes these reports available to the public.
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Supply Chain Resources
Resources on supply chain management related to power grid facilities, controls, and transmission.
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