Office of Electricity | Department of Energy Official websites use .gov .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS lock ) or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Office of Electricity Pioneering Innovations to Advance a 21st Century Grid To stabilize, optimize, and grow the electricity system to ensure the grid delivers affordable, reliable, and secure energy to the American people. A seamless electricity system, capable of meeting all energy demands, powering the U.S. on a pathway of prosperity, national security, and energy dominance. The Office of Electricity has released its Strategic Plan , outlining its focus on supporting President Trump’s and Secretary Wright’s administration priorities. Areas of Focus OE focuses on three areas as it pioneers innovations for the 21st Century grid. Grid Systems and Components Modernizing the U.S. electricity delivery system's hardware components, such as distribution and large power transformers, and grid systems, including microgrids. Grid Enhancing Technologies Microgrids Transformer Resilience and Advanced Components (TRAC) Grid Systems and Components Grid Controls and Communications Enabling next-generation grid operations and planning through advanced controls, information and communication technologies, and analytics. Controls and Data Science Distribution Grid Transformation Grid Cybersecurity and Communications Grid Modeling NAERM Grid Controls and Communications Adobe Stock image Energy Storage Improving the safety, reliability, and performance of energy storage, while making it as cost-effective as possible. Energy Storage R&DD Energy Storage Grand Challenge Grid Storage Launchpad Rapid Operational Validation Initiative Energy Storage Read OE's Research Reports and other documents OE's Territory and Recovery Assistance Program helps the U.S. territories transition to a more reliable power grid by coordinating federal investments, providing technical assistance, and deploying resilience solutions in partnership with local, community and government stakeholders. This program includes: American Samoa Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands Guam Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands From Our Blogs Storage Electricity Grid Storage Launchpad Celebrates One Year in Operation August 13, 2025 OE Funds Microgrid Innovation to Fortify Remote Energy Systems July 30, 2025 Campus Microgrids with Modular Reactors Reduce Emissions January 13, 2025 The Generator Scorecard: A Leap in Power Plant Analysis December 17, 2024 All OE Blogs Latest News Coal Emergency Response Emergency Response Trump Administration Keeps Coal Plant Open to Ensure Affordable, Reliable and Secure Power in the Northwest March 16, 2026 Funding Opportunities Energy Department Announces $1.9B Investment in Critical Grid Infrastructure to Reduce Electricity Costs March 12, 2026 Energy Department Awards $2.5M to Accelerate Transmission, Lower Energy Costs, and Maintain a Reliable and Resilient Grid February 3, 2026 Storage DOE’s Office of Electricity Reopens Beyond the Meter Prize with New Goals, Larger Prize Pool February 3, 2026 All OE News Resources See OE's Budget Request NREL Learn how the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) supports microgrid development in electrically isolated communities. Learn about the Electricity Advisory Committee Get informed about grid modernization through GridTalk podcasts with leading electricity industry innovators. The U.S. electric grid test bed inventory aims to capture and summarize information and capabilities available at domestic, publicly accessible facilities (“test beds”) that perform testing, evaluation, validation, and certification of transmission and distribution (T&D) grid technologies. Read about OE's history as a program office. Sandia Learn how OE uses expert feedback to improve program quality, and the peer reviews to improve project efforts. Leadership Catherine Jereza Assistant Secretary Gilbert Bindewald III Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Terri Lee Chief Operating Officer Michael Pesin Deputy Assistant Secretary, Grid Systems Eric Hsieh Deputy Assistant Secretary, Energy Storage Nat Horner (Acting) Deputy Assistant Secretary, Grid Controls James Briones (Acting) Deputy Assistant Secretary, Grid Deployment Our Organization Powering Communities OE is partnering with states and utilities to turn investment and technical assistance into impact and deliver energy where it’s needed. Learn how OE is supporting local communities and critical energy infrastructure across the United States. Video Url Powering Communities: Building Resilience in Estes Park, CO Video Url Powering Communities: Upgrading the Grid in Horry County Video Url Powering Communities: Making Connections with Southline The Southline project originated with the Grid Deployment Office (GDO) in 2023. The Department’s realignment in 2025 transferred most of the GDO to the Office of Electricity and shifted the Transmission Facilitation Program to the Office of Energy Dominance Financing where this project is now managed. Electricity 101 Video Url Video courtesy of the Department of Energy Learn about OE's role in keeping our nation's power grid reliable, secure and affordable. Subscribe To "The Current" Newsletter Stay up-to-date on the latest energy-saving and money-saving tips from the Department of Energy. Office of Electricity Office of Electricity U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20585 Call Us 202-586-1411 E-mail Us OEwebmaster@hq.doe.gov