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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U.S. Department of Energy Provides $65 Million for Connected Communities: Innovations To Manage Growing Building, Transportation, and Industrial Loads on the Grid
DOE announced up to $65 million a funding opportunity to validate grid-edge technology innovations in real-world situations and provide new tools for grid operators, utilities, planners, and the communities they serve
July 22, 2024
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Microgrids Help Electrify Ports, Increase Reliability and Meet Clean Energy Goals
The U.S. has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Port electrification will play a major role in accomplishing this.
July 18, 2024
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Energy Department Awards Prizes, Give U.S. Utilities New Analytic Tools
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity (OE) today announced nine of the newest winners of the inaugural $2.15 million American-Made Digitizing Utilities Prize.
July 17, 2024
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DOE Releases Vision for Beneficially Integrating EVs into the Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy today announced The Future of Vehicle Grid Integration: Harnessing the Flexibility of EV Charging, as part of DOE's EVGrid Assist initiative.
July 16, 2024
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Energy Department Opens Applications for $1M in Energy Storage Vouchers
Communities and innovators may submit voucher proposals through August 28.
July 16, 2024
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DOE and Berkeley Lab Launch Grid Planning Tool
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) today launched an innovative Integrated Distribution System Planning (IDSP) framework tool, set to transform how state decision-makers and utilities approach grid investment.
July 15, 2024
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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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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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