The January edition of “In the Know with GDO” is now available! This month, we’re highlighting: 🌊 NEW: West Coast Offshore Wind Action Plan 🔋 ~$365 million to improve community-level energy resilience for vulnerable populations across Puerto Rico ⛈️ $28.7 million investment to protect Florida communities and businesses against extreme weather events ⚡️Three potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) ✅~$30 million to ease interconnection backlog through the introduction of AI techniques And more! Read the full edition below.
Grid Deployment Office | U.S. Department of Energy
Government Administration
DOE GDO leads efforts to modernize and upgrade the U.S. electrical grid and critical electricity-generating facilities.
About us
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office (GDO) works to provide electricity to everyone, everywhere by maintaining and investing in critical generation facilities to ensure resource adequacy and improving and expanding transmission and distribution systems. Working in strong partnership with energy sector stakeholders on a variety of grid initiatives, GDO supports the resilience of our Nation’s electric system and deployment of transmission and distribution infrastructure. GDO’s priority is to develop and deploy innovative grid modernization solutions to achieve the Administration’s clean energy goals and mitigate climate change impacts while ensuring the availability of clean, firm generation capacity, like hydropower and nuclear energy. GDO’s work within the Generation Credits, Transmission, and Grid Modernization Divisions will make sure all communities have access to reliable, affordable electricity by leveraging unique authorities to: o Improve resource adequacy by maintaining and investing in critical generation facilities o Support the development of nationally significant transmission lines o Drive transmission and distribution investment to support a resilient and modern grid
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https://www.energy.gov/gdo/grid-deployment-office
External link for Grid Deployment Office | U.S. Department of Energy
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- 51-200 employees
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Employees at Grid Deployment Office | U.S. Department of Energy
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Faye Chan, MBA,MPA
Product and data leader with a growth mindset
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Jennifer DeCesaro
Senior Advisor, Grid Deployment Office, U.S. Department of Energy
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Gretchen Kershaw
Senior Advisor, Transmission at DOE Grid Deployment Office
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Katie Weeks
Action-oriented communications and brand strategist.
Updates
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¡Tenemos noticias para usted! Ya está disponible el nuevo Boletín de Recuperación Energética y Resiliencia de Puerto Rico. En esta edición, cubrimos: 🔋 Ampliación de la elegibilidad del Programa Acceso Solar ☀️ Equipos seleccionados para instalar sistemas solares con baterías bajo el Programa de Comunidades Resilientes de $365 millones ✈️ La última visita de la Secretaria Granholm a Puerto Rico ¡Y mucho más! Lea la edición completa en inglés o español en nuestra página web: https://lnkd.in/eimTmmT2
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We’ve got news for you! The latest edition of the Puerto Rico Energy Recovery and Resilience Newsletter is now available. This quarter, we’re covering: 🔋 Programa Acceso Solar eligibility expansion ☀️ Teams selected to install solar and battery storage systems under the $365 million Programa de Comunidades Resilientes ✈️ Secretary Granholm's last visit to Puerto Rico And more! Read the full issue in English or Spanish on our website: https://lnkd.in/ee7Pjvse
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TODAY: The Grid Deployment Office, in partnership with Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, released the Action Plan for Offshore Wind Transmission Development in the U.S. West Coast Region. The Action Plan provides 50+ recommendations for connecting the first generation of West Coast offshore wind projects to the Western electric grid and supporting transmission over the next several decades, while also producing cost savings, improved grid reliability, local energy resilience, and substantial job creation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eATWUT-b
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Grid Deployment Office | U.S. Department of Energy reposted this
The Grid Deployment Office (GDO) | DOE $29M funding opportunity (CWX-018-GDO) is open. Visit our program opportunity page to learn more and be sure to track ConnectWerx for key dates and upcoming events. 📆 4/24 5PM ET Full Application Deadline 📆 👀 Visit Opportunity Page: https://lnkd.in/eieh49GR 📄 Submit a Concept Paper (2/28 5PM ET): https://lnkd.in/eteG56zx ✔️ Apply with Full Application by (4/24 5PM ET): https://lnkd.in/epgTKbhx
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Why wait hours, when you can wait just minutes to regain access to electricity? Horry Electric Cooperative is helping make that a reality for their members! Thanks to funding from the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program, Horry Electric is installing automated switches that can help detect problems and reroute power during times of outages. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eWBJsDcx
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Grid Deployment Office | U.S. Department of Energy reposted this
The next phase of PR100 is underway with projects supporting Puerto Rico energy recovery and resilience from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). To learn more about the exciting next phase, join us for the webinar on January 16, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. AST ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DNRKQf
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NEW: The Grid Deployment Office has announced that Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant allocation amounts for fiscal year 2025 have been published. Supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and administered by GDO, these grants help modernize the electric grid to reduce the impacts of extreme weather and natural disasters while also ensuring the reliability of the power sector. GDO intends to open the application and allocation request period in February 2025. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAsFDnMk
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The first #BuildingABetterGrid Awards Newsletter of 2025 is now live! GDO has awarded $8.8 billion to a diverse set of projects that aim to bring more affordable and reliable energy to communities across the nation. Learn more about the finalized awards we’re highlighting this month: https://lnkd.in/eaNvghS5 And to receive future editions, sign up for email updates: https://lnkd.in/eK4X6-9b
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Grid Deployment Office | U.S. Department of Energy reposted this
DOE has expanded eligibility for the Programa Acceso Solar! If you’re a low-income homeowner in #PuertoRico and receive Plan Vital, you may now qualify for a solar and battery system with ZERO upfront costs. Households with a resident over age 65 or under 4 years may also qualify for an installation. Protect your family from power outages and reduce your energy bill. Visit energy.gov/solarPR or call (833) 822-8628 to apply.
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