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Learn how a Recovery Act-funded project is helping consumers in Austin, Texas, save energy and money with a new smart grid system.

As part of our How Energy Works series, this blog explains how microgrids work.

Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of the third contest in our year-long American Energy Data Challenge initiative.

Synchrophasors are starting a revolution, enabling a level of observation and control never envisioned when the grid was designed. Real-time awareness of the grid’s operating conditions helps to enhance reliability and assists in integrating clean energy technologies.

Learn how the Energy Department is helping the energy sector prepare for hurricane season.

How flow batteries can support renewables and resiliency on the grid.

Eagle-I is the first-ever system to monitor energy infrastructure disturbances nationwide in real-time; and the team that created it is now being recognized for their service.

Today the Department of Energy (DOE) is participating in America’s PrepareAthon! to promote nationwide, community-based actions that increase emergency preparedness and resilience. We encourage your participation because effective response to any emergency takes a community effort from the ground up. To help you and your neighbors prepare yourselves we have developed guidelines and information resources.

Assistant Secretary Patricia Hoffman announces winners of the Apps for Energy II contest.

Learn about synchrophasors and how they are helping grid operators keep power flowing reliably to American homes and businesses.