DOE Grid Deployment Office

Summertime means warmer temperatures, longer days, and more time spent outdoors enjoying this special time of year. But this change in the seasons brings an increased risk of extreme weather, ranging from heat waves to wildfires. All these extreme weather events have the potential to impact the electric grid, risking widespread power outages that put people’s health and safety at risk. At the Grid Deployment Office, we are focused on enhancing the reliability and resilience of the grid to withstand the impacts of extreme weather and deliver power where and when it's needed most. This week, follow along with us as we highlight some of the ways GDO is helping America power through extreme weather. https://lnkd.in/e3cZRkRk

Last month, Maria Robinson, Director of the Grid Deployment Office, met with DOE’s Clean Energy Innovator Fellows (CEIF) at the 2024 CEIF Summit. Learn more about the next generation of energy leaders shaping the future of the U.S. electric grid: https://lnkd.in/ezXt9Yqz

GDO is recruiting a General Engineer/Physical Scientist at the GS 14 level to help ensure the technical assistance and industry guidance work by the Grid Adaptivity Program (GAP) is technologically practicable and deployable today, while enabling the long-term modernization and transformation of the electric grid. Based in our Grid Modernization Division, this is a unique and exciting opportunity to provide scientifically and technically grounded input for technical assistance projects and stakeholder engagement strategies that will play an important role in the modernization of the Nation’s power infrastructure. We are seeking candidates who have: • Knowledge of grid regulatory processes, grid planning, and infrastructure investment processes • Experience developing technical strategies for grid modernization and/or infrastructure deployment GDO is a dynamic, fast-paced organization with amazing, mission-driven professionals. We offer positions at DOE’s Washington, D.C. headquarters as well as remote and hybrid options! If you are interested in this role, please apply to the following job announcement at the GS-14 level by July 16th: General Engineer/Physical Scientist (Remote): https://lnkd.in/eUqxcUj2 We also encourage you to make your resume and profile searchable in USAJOBS. You can even include the hashtag #GDOGridAdaptivity in your searchable resume! Please email [email protected] by July 16th with the subject hashtag #GDOGridAdaptivity to let us know that you are interested, applied to the announcement and made your resume searchable in USAJOBS.

Si usted es propietario de una vivienda en #PuertoRico que recibe PAN, TANF, o LIHEAP, puede ser elegible para un sistema de energía solar en techos y de almacenamiento en baterías en su casa a través del Programa Acceso Solar del U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Mientras que estos sistemas tienen un valor de decenas de miles de dólares, usted podría ser elegible para una instalación sin costos iniciales. Obtenga más información y presente su solicitud a través del Embajador de Energía Solar de su comunidad llamando al (833) 822-8628 o al consultar energy.gov/solarPR.

If you’re a homeowner in #PuertoRico who receives PAN, TANF, or LIHEAP, you may be eligible for a solar and battery storage system on your home through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Programa Acceso Solar. While these systems are typically valued at tens of thousands of dollars, you could qualify for an installation with zero upfront costs. Learn more and apply through your community’s Solar Ambassador by calling (833) 822-8628 or visiting energy.gov/solarPR.

Happy Independence Day from all of us at GDO! We are proud to serve this nation and uphold the values of liberty and justice for all. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday.

We’re hiring National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) experts at multiple levels (GS 9 through GS 12) for GDO’s Environmental Reviews & Monitoring team. We are seeking candidates who have: - Formal education or professional experience in Federal environmental reviews, including internal scoping, NEPA document analysis and preparation, NEPA project management, stakeholder engagement and public meetings, resource impact analyses, and consultation under the Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and other environmental laws and regulations. DOE NEPA Compliance Officer experience is a plus for the higher graded positions. - Strong written and oral communication skills. - Willingness to dive into problems both big and small. - Ability to make recommendations based on technical information. - Commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of the Department of Energy. If you are interested, please apply to the posting below: Management and Program Analyst: https://lnkd.in/e6AumWMe We also ask you to make your resume and profile searchable in USAJOBS and include the hashtag #GDO in your searchable resume. Please email [email protected] by July 16th with the subject GDO NEPA to let us know that you are interested and have applied to the job announcement and made your resume searchable in USAJOBS.

GDO is recruiting a General Engineer/Physical Scientist at the GS 14 level to help ensure the technical assistance and industry guidance work by the Grid Adaptivity Program (GAP) is technologically practicable and deployable today, while enabling the long-term modernization and transformation of the electric grid. Based in our Grid Modernization Division, this is a unique and exciting opportunity to provide scientifically and technically grounded input for technical assistance projects and stakeholder engagement strategies that will play an important role in the modernization of the Nation’s power infrastructure. We are seeking candidates who have: • Knowledge of grid regulatory processes, grid planning, and infrastructure investment processes • Experience developing technical strategies for grid modernization and/or infrastructure deployment GDO is a dynamic, fast-paced organization with amazing, mission-driven professionals. We offer positions at DOE’s Washington, D.C. headquarters as well as remote and hybrid options! If you are interested in this role, please apply to the following job announcement at the GS-14 level by July 16th: General Engineer/Physical Scientist (Remote): https://lnkd.in/eUqxcUj2 We also encourage you to make your resume and profile searchable in USAJOBS. You can even include the hashtag #GDOGridAdaptivity in your searchable resume! Please email [email protected] by July 16th with the subject hashtag #GDOGridAdaptivity to let us know that you are interested, applied to the announcement and made your resume searchable in USAJOBS.

We’re #BuildingABetterGrid, and we need all hands on deck to get it done! The Building a Better Grid Initiative, launched in January 2022, will catalyze the deployment of upgraded transmission lines, modernize the distribution system, and create a cleaner, more reliable, resilient grid. Many GDO activities are supported by this initiative, including: ✅ Transmission Facilitation Program ✅ Grid Resilience Formula Grants ✅ Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program ✅ Transmission Siting and Economic Development Grants Program ✅ National Transmission Planning and Needs Studies ✅ Offshore Wind Transmission Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKsZVJxr

Are you interested in learning more about how U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working to achieve our clean energy goals? In a recent episode of The Climate Pod, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm joins the hosts to discuss our progress on key initiatives, including grid modernization, reliability, and resilience. Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/eEY6YSrR