The Department of Energy has awarded energy delivery company National Grid a $50 million grant for digital technology development in support of electric system reliability and resilience. The DOE chose National Grid for its Future Grid Project, a potential $140 million initiative that Stephen Woerner, National Grid president, said would support rapid integration of decarbonized […]
The Department of Energy has announced that it will invest $10 million in a program to support emerging engineers, entrepreneurs and researchers to develop and commercialize new technologies. Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy 2024 will also host gatherings and provide mentorship opportunities, the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy said Thursday. IGNIITE […]
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, a past Wash100 winner, has launched a new office within the Department of Homeland Security that would oversee the agency’s statistics work. The Office of Homeland Security Statistics will be responsible for department-wide statistical reporting and analysis, policymaking and decision-making support, law enforcement and investigative operations enhancements and enterprise-wide […]
The Internal Revenue Service has appointed Rajiv Uppal as chief information officer. At the IRS, he will lead the agency’s efforts to improve taxpayer services, implement data- and analytics-based audits and modernize core infrastructure. He will also oversee the agency’s digital transformation efforts funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Uppal currently serves as the acting […]
The Department of Commerce has finalized an initial agreement with newly established nonprofit organization SemiUS to operate the anticipated National Semiconductor Technology Center, a pivotal element in President Joe Biden’s commitment to fortify U.S. technological leadership. In a press statement issued Thursday, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the NSTC’s role in establishing a robust semiconductor […]
Federal Resources Corp. announced that it has secured three Department of State contracts totaling $881 million to provide technical and functional support services, software as a service and hardware for the modernization of the communications and marketing platforms of two of its bureaus. The contracts, spanning five years each, aim to enhance the government’s communication […]
The Department of Energy has announced a potential $10 million funding opportunity for organizations looking to develop innovative clean energy solutions. The Spurring Projects to Advance energy Research and Knowledge Swiftly funding round, managed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, will support concepts designed to reduce emissions, increase energy independence, enhance energy security and improve […]
The Department of Homeland Security, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have jointly launched the Shields Ready campaign to enhance the critical infrastructure community’s resilience to disruptions due to changing environments. According to a press release on the campaign’s media launch in Long Beach California, on Tuesday, Shields Ready […]
The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology is inviting participants to collaborate in a new consortium for the development of innovative solutions for artificial intelligence safety and trustworthiness. The technological alliance is a central element of the U.S. AI Safety Institute, which Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo unveiled at the AI Safety Summit […]
A newly introduced House bill is seeking to continue quantum research efforts under the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 to ensure the United States maintains its quantum leadership and competitiveness against its adversaries. A 2018 legislation laid out a 10-year quantum research effort but it only provided a five-year authorization to operate quantum research centers. […]
