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☷DOE Announces Up to $70 Million to Strengthen Energy Sector Against Physical and Cyber Hazards
U.S. Department of Energy ( By Press Release office)
Jan 06,2024
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The U . S . Department of Energy ( DOE ) has just announced a funding opportunity worth up to $70 million to support research on technologies that can enhance the resilience and reduce risks to our energy delivery infrastructure . This funding is open to public and private sector stakeholders , universities , and DOE ' s National Laboratories . The aim is to develop innovative solutions that make America ' s energy systems , including the power grid , electric utilities , pipelines , and renewable energy sources , more secure and reliable . This announcement aligns with the Biden - Harris Administration ' s commitment to strengthening our energy infrastructure and achieving a net - zero emissions economy by 2050 . The funding will be managed by DOE ' s Office of Cybersecurity , Energy Security , and Emergency Response ( CESER ) , and they are looking for diverse and unique approaches to address the ever - changing climate and technology landscape . Up to 25 research , development , and demonstration projects will be funded , with grants ranging from $500 , 000 to $5 , 000 , 000 . DOE is encouraging a wide range of teams to apply , including those from universities , nonprofit and for - profit companies , national laboratories , state and local governments , and Tribal Nations . The projects will focus on various areas such as cybersecurity , climate mitigation , wildfire mitigation , physical security , and university - based research and development . The goal is to improve the resilience and reliability of energy systems and protect them from various threats . To learn more about the specific topic areas and DOE ' s efforts in securing the energy sector , visit www . energy . gov/ceser .
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