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Meet Roxana, our next #OEEmployeeSpotlight! Roxana is a General Engineer in OE's Grid Systems and Components Division. ???????? She has worked in OE for six months, supporting the management and execution of a multi-million-dollar research and development program that focuses on microgrid systems and behind-the-meter distributed energy resources integration. Roxana wanted to work in OE so that she could serve all communities and its people. As she puts it, "Serving the community by applying our skills and professional experience is the leading choice to make our world a better place. Back in my country of origin we used to experience frequent power outages. This served as a great motivation for me to work towards providing solutions to technical issues that can have a great impact on the advancement of our society." Did you know the following about Roxana? Neither did we! ?? Favorite Color: Navy Blue or Black Cats or Dogs: Dogs always! ?? Favorite Sport: "As a good Colombian, soccer." ??

We're dedicated to advancing innovative technologies and strategies to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid, ensuring a cleaner, more resilient energy future for all Americans. That's why the Office of Electricity, in partnership with National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), intends to launch the $2.15 million #AmericanMade #DigitizingUtilitiesPrize in early 2025! This prize aims to connect utilities with teams transforming digital systems & data analytics in the energy sector. NREL is also seeking feedback and information on two topics: the prize focus areas and challenges specific to utilities or regulators in which outside entities are likely able to address. The prize will address decision-making under uncertainty, sensors and/or analytics testing, and validation of use cases utilizing public data for the rapid, reliable and resilient integration of distributed energy resources on to the electric grid. Think you have the next best idea? ???? Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fEKX9w American-Made Program

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?? Reminder! The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Early Career Programs Virtual Info Session is just around the corner! ??? Date: November 21, 2024 ? Time: 1-2:15 PM ET Learn about DOE's pathways for early career professionals, including stipend-based roles, student programs, and National Lab opportunities. Don't miss out–register today! ???https://bit.ly/4hSfjqw.

#JobOpportunity! Are you at the early stages of your career? Have you considered joining the federal government? The Office of Electricity has multiple openings for entry-level STEM positions: https://lnkd.in/e9r_WFHE If you are interested in helping modernize the nation’s electricity delivery system, we want to talk to you! In the Office of Electricity, selected candidates will have the opportunity to work on next-generation technologies, tools, and techniques; learn about advanced technical concepts and practices in power systems; and improve the reliability, resilience, security, and affordability of the grid. Apply today to enter the federal workforce and be supported with career development, training, mentorship, and access to a range of benefits open to federal employees. Visit the USAJobs website to apply and for more information on Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist Grade 7/9 (Job Series 801/1301) opportunities in OE: Grid Controls and Communications Division: https://lnkd.in/ej3NSNNY Energy Storage Division: https://lnkd.in/e8HbVQau

#ICYMI: OE recently announced the selectees of $1 million in energy storage technical assistance vouchers to advance Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) to meet the growing need for clean, reliable, efficient, cost-effective energy. Cheaper LDES can increase grid reliability and resilience so that clean, reliable, affordable electricity is readily available for everyone. ???? The selected technology innovators or communities will partner with technical assistance providers to deploy energy storage technologies while advancing our Nation’s clean energy future. Congratulations to: Fourth Power Form Energy Standard Potential Electrified Thermal Solutions Aed Energy CryoStore Power Corporation RCAM Technologies (Sperra) Skip Technology Energy Northwest Pasadena Water and Power California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Read more about the vouchers here: https://bit.ly/3CyjU1e

With rising demands and more frequent extreme weather events testing the U.S. power grid, OE and Clean Energy at ORNL are driving innovation through collaboration at the Powerline Conductor Accelerated Testing Facility.??? Here, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and industry partners like Prysmian are testing advanced conductor materials and coatings under real-world extremes–boosting power line capacity and efficiency without full-scale replacements. Recent tests of Prysmian's E3X coating show promise in increasing transmission capacity and cooling power lines, critical for a sustainable grid. Learn more about our joint efforts to modernize the grid ??

We're taking a BIG leap forward! ↗? OE & Oak Ridge National Laboratory just launched Open Energy Hub, an experimental open data platform linking datasets from various sources and providing information on details such as energy usage, supply, and availability. This??? open portal allows users to pull data from the hub and add energy data to the catalog. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Energy Data Catalog and Portal is an exploration of a comprehensive digital platform designed to facilitate access to a wide range of energy-related data for researchers, policymakers, industry professionals and the public. This initiative aligns with the DOE’s commitment to transparency, innovation and collaboration in energy research and policy development. Learn more below! ??

With grid demand expected to double within the next few years, sustainable energy storage solutions are more crucial than ever. Sodium-ion batteries, which use sodium instead of lithium, are now being explored as a promising option for large-scale energy storage to support the grid. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Electricity (OE), in collaboration with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), has championed this technology as a cost-effective, sustainable option for long-duration energy storage. Through OE’s strategic funding, the Sodium-ion Alliance for Grid Energy Storage (SAGES) has been launched, uniting five national laboratories, three universities, and multiple industry partners to advance sodium-ion batteries and support a reliable, resilient energy grid. SAGES aims to create safe, affordable sodium-ion batteries specifically for use on the grid. These efforts are supported by the new Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL) facility at PNNL, which brings together every stage of battery development—from initial materials research to full-scale testing. Learn more about this initiative here: https://bit.ly/4fJ4KEz

?? FINAL CALL ??: Submissions for the $125K #ScienceSynthesis Prize are due TODAY by 5 PM ET! ??? Submit your research paper that synthesizes current renewable energy integration practices now. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4b8XsYm