DOE to invest $45 million to find new ways to fight energy system hackers
Projects will come up with ways to strengthen the power grid, utilities, pipelines and renewable sources against cyberattacks
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Pilot projects will advance geothermal energy delivery
Facilities will demonstrate a variety of development techniques to capture the earth’s heat resources and convert it to affordable, reliable electricity
DOE awards almost $72 million for hydroelectric projects across the U.S.
Funds will help expand hydropower fleets, improving and upgrading the facilities’ turbines, generators and conveyance structures to increase generation efficiency
