Funding that will support research into tech
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced funding of up to $70 million to support research into technologies intended to reduce risks and increase resilience to energy delivery infrastructure from a variety of hazards, such as natural disasters, extreme weather events caused by climate change, and cyber and physical threats.
This new competitive funding opportunity will support the advancement of next-generation innovations that fortify the resilience of America’s energy systems, which include the power grid, electric utilities, pipelines, and renewable energy generation sources like wind and solar. It will be accessible to stakeholders in the public and private sectors, universities, and DOE’s National Laboratories.
President Biden’s aim of net-zero emissions
Achieving President Biden’s objective of a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 will require strengthening America’s energy and national security, which is why the announcement made today supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to construct robust and secure energy infrastructure across the nation.
Along with making significant investments in climate resilience and adaptation, the Biden-Harris administration has also received over $50 billion from the President’s Investing in America agenda.
Under the direction of the DOE’s Office of Cybers
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