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Technical Assistance and Training

Future-Proofing Energy Security in the Digital Age

As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office (GDO) is administering a $10.5 billion Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program to enhance grid flexibility and improve the resilience of the power system against growing threats to our nation’s electric infrastructure.

These technical assistance (TA) programs will improve resilience in the grid modernization space through enhanced programs that are focused on securing the digital energy future for our nation. Users will be guided through a tailored analysis and mitigation program to determine their current security posture. Assistance will be provided in evaluating supply chain and protection choices against consequences. The goal is to develop a future sustainable assessment and procurement planning system.

The technical assistance is designed to be responsive to a rapidly changing regulatory and policy landscape that seeks to match the timing and depth of questions with National Laboratory subject matter experts (SME) on key topical areas. This program is intended to align with national defense priorities, and augments and complements current technical assistance activities undertaken by various DOE program offices.

Technical Assistance Offerings

Through the TA program, organizations will be matched with a national laboratory subject matter expert to focus on their key topical area. The technical assistance offered through this track is designed to be responsive to a rapidly changing regulatory landscape and cutting-edge technologies that enhance grid reliability and efficiency. Users will be guided through a tailored analysis and mitigation program to determine their current security posture and given assistance in evaluating supply chain and protection choices against potential consequences.

GRIP and Grid Resilience State/Tribal Formula Grant Program Awardees seeking technical assistance can contact [email protected]. Within two (2) business days, a representative from the program will contact the entity to schedule a preliminary conversation. This conversation will help identify the needs of the entity and subject matter topic, as well as the type of assistance required.

The widespread adoption of digital energy technologies—from smart meters and grid-edge devices to AI-powered control systems and cloud-based platforms—coupled with a global supply chain, could lead to security risks. Proactive security and engineering practices, combined with enhanced system integrity, are critical for maintaining a reliable energy supply. The goal is to enable a U.S. energy infrastructure that not only survives major events but thrives, ensuring a secure and dependable energy future.

GDO’s Reliability, Risk, and Assurance Programs (R2AP) will guide the Center for Securing Digital Energy Technology’s efforts to achieve these goals. The programs’ data-driven approach prioritizes investments in grid modernization, emphasizing projects with a multiplier effect to encourage widespread adoption of improved practices. This approach embraces stakeholder collaboration to implement advanced, scalable solutions—rejecting outdated approaches—to create a long-term, durable, and secure energy infrastructure.

This involves strategically leveraging digital technologies to modernize the grid, enhance its resilience against all hazards and disruptions, and fortify national energy security across a diverse energy portfolio.

Bringing Relevant Outcomes and Resources Directly to Industry

The Center for Securing the Digital Energy Technology offers impactful research and development, and rapid deployment of products to industry with technical assistance and rapid response. Virtual and in-person training will enable participants to learn and qualify in realistic scenarios. Using a mix of private and public funds, the center is building a collaborative environment to encourage continuous improvement and dissemination of knowledge for a secure and resilient energy future.

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Mission

The Center for Securing Digital Energy Tech provides building blocks and resources to enable the secure, resilient digital transformation of energy. The Center collaborates with both traditional and nontraditional energy and security asset owners, vendors, developers, aggregators, original equipment manufacturers, and operators. This public-private alliance across a diverse range of energy stakeholders is committed to innovating and deploying new solutions to current and emerging challenges of energy transition.

Vision

The CSDET will improve the national cybersecurity posture for third-party and energy suppliers and operators through engagement training and technology partnerships. The Center will be a cornerstone for public-private collaboration in securing the nation’s energy infrastructure, crafting a comprehensive national R&D and practice roadmap.