News from April 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Furthers Commitment to Advancing Composites Manufacturing Through Innovation Institute Renewal
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy publicly announced its decision to renew funding for its Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), one of DOE’s six existing Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institutes.
Energy Department Seeks Input on Distribution and Large Power Transformers
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE's) Office of Electricity (OE) today announced a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting feedback from transformer manufacturers, utilities, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other applicable stakeholders regarding distribution and power transformers.
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $16 Million to Build America's First-of-a-Kind Critical Minerals Production Facility
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $16 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to bring critical mineral supply chains to America and reduce reliance on competitors like China.
Inflation Reduction Act Invests $150 Million for Infrastructure Improvements at DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $150 million in funding provided through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to support site-wide infrastructure and laboratory modernization upgrades at all three of its National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) research sites.
5 Key Highlights from the FY24 Budget Request for Nuclear Energy
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its Fiscal Year 2024 budget request, which includes more than $1.56 billion for the Office of Nuclear Energy (NE).
3 Reasons Why We Don’t Launch Nuclear Waste into Space
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
A viral YouTube video recently discussed the age-old question “why don’t we shoot nuclear waste into space?”
DOE Awards More Than $6 Million to Future Nuclear Workforce
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $6.3 million in scholarships and fellowships to students pursuing nuclear energy-related degrees across the United States.
VIDEO: What Does Energy Sovereignty Mean to You?
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
In a series of short interviews, tribal members and energy partners speak in their own words about energy sovereignty and what it means to them.
FERC Approves Extending Risk Management Practices to Low-Impact Cyber Systems
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
FERC today approved a new cybersecurity standard that will expand supply chain risk management practices for low-impact bulk electric system cyber systems.
FERC Staff Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Goldendale Energy Storage Project (P-14861-002)
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Commission Staff prepared a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the licensing of FFP Project 101, LLC’s (applicant) 1,200-megawatt Goldendale Energy Storage Project No. 14861.
FERC Sets Date for PJM Capacity Market Forum
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
FERC today announced the Commission will convene its upcoming forum to examine the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Capacity Market from noon to 5 p.m. Eastern Time June 15, 2023, at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. The event will also be webcast live.
FERC Staff Issues the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Wahpeton Expansion Project (CP22-466-000)
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Wahpeton Expansion Project (Project).
FERC Staff Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Virginia Reliability Project and Commonwealth Energy Connector Project (CP22-503-000 & CP22-502-000)
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Virginia Reliability Project and Commonwealth Energy Connector Project involving construction and operation of facilities by Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) and Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco), respectively.
Digitalizing History One Record at a Time
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
In MorgIantown, West Virginia, the Records and Information group, under the office of Legacy Management’s Archives and Information Management team, is in the midst of a herculean task: organizing thousands of Department of Energy records, some nearly a century old
DOE, Elected Officials Applaud Idaho Site Employees for Achieving Spent Nuclear Fuel Milestone
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) leaders on Tuesday joined tribal, state and local officials, contractors and a dedicated workforce here to mark a recent milestone with the state of Idaho nearly 25 years in the making.
DOE Renews Non-Competitive Financial Assistance Cooperative Agreement to Energy Communities Alliance, Inc.
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) renewed the non-competitive financial assistance Cooperative Agreement renewal (DE-EM0005284) to the Energy Communities Alliance, Inc.
Hanford Plant Shift Operations Managers Reach Full Qualification
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The Hanford Site Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) recognized a significant team achievement recently, when the last of its eight shift operations managers finished a rigorous qualifications process.
Investment in Small Businesses at SRS Builds Jobs Locally and Beyond
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
An EM contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS) is dedicated to advancing small, diverse businesses, committing nearly $1.3 billion to them at the local, regional and national level over the past five years.
EM Knockdown: Another Reactor Coming Down at Oak Ridge
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
The skyline in the heart of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is changing again as workers begin to demolish a once world-famous reactor.
West Valley Citizen Task Force Members Meet With EM Representatives
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Members of the West Valley Citizen Task Force met with EM representatives last week in Washington, D.C., to discuss the group’s priorities and challenges.