[20180420]IF10874_DOE电力输送和能源可靠性办公室：组织和2019财年预算申请.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov April 20, 2018DOE Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability: Organization and FY2019 Budget RequestOverview The Department of Energys (DOEs) Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE) has the lead role in addressing electricity infrastructure issues. Working with the Department of Homeland Security, OE seeks to ensure security and reliability of critical energy infrastructure (not just electric power). The office has a key role in developing energy storage, supporting the grid integration of renewable energy, and intergovernmental planning for grid emergencies. Issues for Congress primarily involve the programs appropriations and potential changes to the organizational structure and priorities of OE. Existing Organization and Function OE manages both research and development (R&D) programs and deployment programs. The largest share of OE funding (e.g., about 80% of the FY2018 appropriation) goes to R&D on technology to improve grid reliability, resiliency, security, efficiency, flexibility, and controllability. The R&D programs are usually conducted in cost-shared partnership with private sector firms. The remainder of OE