General InformationThe Office of Electricity is a federal agency division within the U.S. Department of Energy headquartered in Washington, D.C., with 200-500+ employees, established in 2020 to modernize America's electricity infrastructure.
Funding & FinancialsAs a government agency, OE does not raise traditional venture funding; it operates through Congressional appropriations and manages billions in federal grants for grid modernization and energy infrastructure projects.
Leadership & TeamOE is led by the Assistant Secretary for Electricity, appointed by the Secretary of Energy; the office includes career staff and technical experts in grid technology, energy storage, and transmission systems.
Recent ActivityRecent notable developments include administration of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for grid resilience, deployment of energy storage projects, and partnerships on transmission infrastructure modernization across multiple states.