About the Office of Electricity

Our Mission

The Office of Electricity leads the U.S. Department of Energy’s research and development to strengthen and modernize our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure.

Our Vision

To ensure that every American home and business has reliable access to affordable energy, OE works closely with industry and other stakeholders to drive technological and operational advancements to sustain U.S. global leadership in energy. 

OE drives innovation to strengthen, improve, and transform our electricity delivery system to reliably power homes, businesses, and communities. OE leverages its expertise in cutting-edge research, system-level analyses, and partnerships with stakeholders to develop advanced systems and technologies that meet today’s needs and are ready for tomorrow’s challenges.