Office of Electricity

Office of Electricity

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DOE’s Office of Electricity works with the public & private sectors to modernize U.S. critical electric infrastructure.

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A secure and resilient power grid is vital to national security, economic security, and the services Americans rely upon. Working closely with industry and other stakeholders, the Office of Electricity leads the Department’s efforts to ensure that the Nation’s electricity delivery system is secure and resilient to disruptions. These efforts will strengthen, transform, and improve electricity infrastructure so consumers have access to resilient, secure, and clean sources of energy.

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https://www.energy.gov/oe/office-electricity
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51-200 employees
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    🚁🔌 Protecting our electric #grid just got a tech boost! Oak Ridge National Laboratory's #drone-based inspections are enhancing how we monitor power lines, identifying potential issues before they escalate. Thanks to funding from OE, this innovation ensures a more reliable & resilient energy future.

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    A sensor on the #electricgrid picks up a strange blip in current or voltage. What’s happening, and will it cause an outage? Usually, a utility worker must travel in person to check, sometimes hacking through brush to reach a rural power line. Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a new automated drone inspection system that can respond rapidly to unusual electric grid behavior, preventing outages. A demonstration for partner EPB of Chattanooga showed the value of drone-mounted, real-time data from sensors that record thermal images, radio frequency and other telltale clues that equipment is failing. Office of Electricity https://lnkd.in/eWVMZmw5

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    #ICYMI: 🔋⚡️ OE's Rapid Operational Validation Initiative (ROVI) is set to revolutionize how quickly new technologies go from lab to market, crucial for achieving cost & performance targets. ROVI employs advanced data science methods, like artificial intelligence & machine learning, to analyze large sets of performance data. This innovative approach predicts lifetime performance with minimal real-time testing, drastically speeding up the validation process. Recent funding opportunities like the $15M Critical Facility Energy Resilience FOA directly support projects like ROVI by accelerating RD&D projects & partnerships, driving innovation, & reducing storage costs. The goal is widespread commercial deployment of advanced energy storage technologies, leading to a more reliable, clean, & affordable electric grid. 🎛️ Stay tuned as ROVI paves the way for a sustainable energy future! Learn more about ROVI here: https://bit.ly/4fnR42i

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    Did you know? One of OE’s crucial energy storage programs is the Energy Storage for Social Equity (ES4SE) Initiative, which leverages energy storage to promote social equity & resilience in underserved communities, ensuring reliable energy access during emergencies & natural disasters. OE advances energy storage technologies and supports policies for equitable energy distribution. Recently, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $37 million to three communities as part of this initiative, boosting grid stability and reducing reliance on non-renewable sources. By fostering local partnerships, OE ensures modern energy solutions benefit all of society. Read more about the impact ES4SE has on communities near you! 👉 https://bit.ly/4bYVOt4 #FactFriday

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    In case you missed it: On August 13, the Office of Electricity and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory celebrated the dedication of the state-of-the-art OE-funded Grid Storage Launchpad! ⚡️🔋 This 93,000-square-foot energy storage facility is set to transform energy storage with advanced research, development, & testing capabilities. It’s a major step toward enhancing grid reliability and integrating renewable energy. Learn more about this game-changing milestone: https://www.pnnl.gov/gsl

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    🌟 Exciting news! The latest edition of “OE Grid Galaxy" is now available. This issue dives deep into the pivotal role of energy storage in enhancing the grid's resilience and capacity, paving the way for even more renewable energy sources to come online. Don't miss out on these insights that are shaping the energy landscape! Read the full newsletter below. 👇

    OE Grid Galaxy - August Edition

    OE Grid Galaxy - August Edition

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    One of OE's partners, GridWise Alliance, is preparing to collect feedback from key stakeholders on grid-related issues. This is the industry standard for collecting and reporting the status of U.S. grid modernization. If you are a state utility regulator, state energy policy maker, or an employee of an electric utility or transmission-only entity such as an ISO, RTO or TransCo, then please provide your input. https://bit.ly/3SWE7TH

    Grid Modernization Index - GridWise Alliance

    Grid Modernization Index - GridWise Alliance

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    Exciting developments at the PACE meeting! ⚡️ The Office of Electricity, alongside Clean Energy at ORNL and other partners, is paving the way for innovative solutions in electric grid reliability and renewable energy integration. Through the new technical collaboration program at ORNL's GRID-C, small businesses now have a unique opportunity to contribute to advancements in power systems, grid cybersecurity, and more. This collaboration is a significant step toward overcoming technical challenges and bolstering domestic manufacturing.

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    JUST ANNOUNCED: New technical collaboration program to assist small businesses developing #electricgrid innovations! Small businesses are now able to develop proposals for cost-shared research in Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Grid Research Integration and Deployment Center, or GRID-C, which houses more than a dozen labs and test beds for research in power and energy systems, power electronics, grid cybersecurity and more. GRID-C researchers will provide expertise to help achieve technical collaboration goals. ORNL announced the new program during the Power electronics Accelerator Consortium for Electrification (PACE)’s annual meeting in Knoxville. Now in its third year, PACE, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, brings together industry, university, and national lab partners to present their advances in power electronics and collaborate to increase electric grid reliability, reduce costs, and better integrate new loads and #renewableenergy sources. PACE partners are developing pathways to overcome technical challenges like transmitter efficiency, as well as to meet broader industry challenges like expanding domestic manufacturing of components. Office of Electricity https://lnkd.in/gWUjEW6G

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    BIG NEWS 📰 We officially dedicated the 🆕 OE-funded Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL) with our partners yesterday! Were you unable to attend the event? No worries! Check out our announcement to learn how the GSL will help secure our nation’s leadership role in accelerating, collaborating and educating others on the benefits of energy storage. ➡️ bit.ly/3X3fxD9 Pacific Northwest National Laboratory #GSLatPNNL

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