Department of Energy (DOE) Archives

With a new National Cyber Strategy, Department of Energy looks to boost cyber support for US allies

In an exclusive interview with FedScoop, Energy Department CIO Ann Dunkin explains how her agency is working to help U.S. allies secure their energy assets.

Mar 3, 2023 By Billy Mitchell

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 27: Committee ranking member Rep. James Comer (R-KY) attends a House Oversight Committee hearing titled Examining the Practices and Profits of Gun Manufacturers in the Rayburn House Office Building. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images).

Top Republicans request info from DOE nuclear labs about attempted cyberattacks

Hackers reportedly sought to collect credentials from scientists at research facilities that carry out work on the U.S. nuclear stockpile.

Feb 3, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Director Dr. Kim Budil speaks during a news conference with fellow administrators and scientists at the Department of Energy headquarters to announce a breakthrough in fusion research on December 13, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images).

Machine-learning models predicted ignition in fusion breakthrough experiment

Recent ML advances helped ensure Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's historic achievement on the path to zero-carbon energy.

Dec 13, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

US President Joe Biden looks at a quantum computer as he tours the IBM facility in Poughkeepsie, New York, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images).

Quantum-ready workforce tops White House, scientists’ list of needs

“This is the time to change the model for how you build a technology workforce,” said physicist David Awschalom, after a White House meeting with top quantum…

Dec 13, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

FORT WORTH, TX – FEBRUARY 16: Pike Electric service trucks line up after a snow storm on February 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. Winter storm Uri has brought historic cold weather and power outages to the state. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Biden administration seeks more power outage data from utility companies

The White House and DOE want more utilites to sign up to the Outage Data Initiative Nationwide reporting regime.

Nov 22, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

The US Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP)

VA appoints a human resources leader within its Office of Information Technology

Devon Beard joins the Office of People Science within the VA’s IT department.

Nov 21, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

How agencies are moving zero trust from aspiration to transformation

U.S. federal agency executives share their strategies for prioritizing steps to implement zero trust and establish comprehensive security protections.

Nov 16, 2022 By FedScoop Staff

WASHINGTON D.C., Aug. 28 2022 — A sign outside the Department of Energy building on Independence Ave SW. (Image credit: John Hewitt Jones)

Department of Energy chief data officer leaves for private sector

The technology leader joins engineering and security services firm Boston Government Services.

Nov 15, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

Shila Cooch joins Energy as Office of Science CIO

In a LinkedIn post, Cooch says she considers her specialty to be managing "monumental" organizational change.

Nov 7, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

Idaho National Lab spearheading cyber-informed engineering action plan for electric grid

The action plan will build on the National Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy issued by the Department of Energy in June.

Nov 4, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir