Emerging Tech

Energy Issues $40 Million to Provide STEM Training for Historically Underrepresented Groups

The funding comes from the Energy Department’s “Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce” initiative.

Emerging Tech

House Subcommittee Hearing Examines Human Side of Telecom Bills

Experts testified on the need to pass several bipartisan telecommunication bills as the Biden administration aims to expand broadband access.

Modernization

Energy Seeks Input on Power Grid Modernization, Expansion

The Energy Department continues taking action on investments through President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Cybersecurity

Energy to Fund Development of Climate-Friendly Grid Security and Resilience

The effort reflects a commitment to clean energy while aiming to mitigate supply-chain threats.

Artificial Intelligence

Energy Aims To Make AI Human-Driven, Accessible To Underserved Communities

Having real people support the artificial intelligence system both builds community trust and ensures that those systems are designed for underserved populations.

Emerging Tech

Pentagon’s ‘Mobile’ Nuclear Microreactor Will be Demonstrated at Idaho National Lab

The potential, modern energy source could help power operations in austere environments down the line.

Emerging Tech

Developing Viable Quantum Tech Hinges On Hardware, Workforce

Officials at the Department of Energy said that in addition to continued research and development, a basic foundation is needed to make quantum technologies mainstream.

Cybersecurity

U.S. Law Enforcement Charges Russian Nationals In Global Energy Hacking Scheme

Four Russian government employees were indicted with charges of hacking, illegally obtaining information on computer systems and wire fraud, among others. 

Emerging Tech

DOE Gets Fresh Funding For Clean Energy Research

The Department of Energy could see up to $150 million for further research into clean energy sources. 

Emerging Tech

Nuclear Regulators Want Machines to Monitor Cyberattacks on Power Plants

This isn’t the NRC’s first ask about machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Digital Government

Upcoming Department of Energy Playbook Aims to Guide Innovation 'in Big Ways'

Energy CIO Anne Dunkin discussed the agency’s vision for a broadly-applicable modernization playbook to help federal organizations strategically upgrade outdated technology.