News from April 2023


CABBI/GLBRC Team Explores Leaf Microbiome in Perennial Bioenergy Crops

Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) researcher Ashley Shade asks a simple question, but it’s one well worth investigation.


Quantum evolution

World Quantum Day is April 14. ASCR Discovery checks in with Berkeley Lab’s Bert de Jong, one of quantum computing’s leading experts.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $82 Million Investment to Increase Domestic Solar Manufacturing and Recycling, Strengthen the American Clean Energy Grid

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $52 million for 19 selected projects, including $10 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to strengthen America’s domestic solar supply chain, and $30 million in funding for technologies that will help integrate solar energy into the grid. The research, development, and demonstration projects aim to enhance domestic solar manufacturing, support the recycling of solar panels, and develop new American-made solar technologies.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Investments to Support and Accelerate Community Solar Across America

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced several new solar energy investments to cut home electricity bills and reduce local pollution.


Energy Department’s Office of Electricity Announces Two New Deputy Assistant Secretaries

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) this week announced two new division leadership appointments.


Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Issues Full Suite of Action on LNG Exports and Methane Emissions Mitigation

As the top global natural gas producer and exporter, America’s exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) play a vital role in supporting global energy security.


5 Things You Should Know About Nuclear and Maritime Shipping

More than 80% of the world’s traded goods spend time on large shipping vessels.


Q&A: What's It Like to Build a Nuclear Reactor? This Female Engineer Helped Build Three

The nuclear energy industry has historically struggled to build commercial reactors on time and within budget.


U.S. Department of Energy Announces Funding Opportunity for Transitioning Tribal Colleges and Universities to Clean Energy

Today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (Office of Indian Energy) issued a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for $15 million to transition Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to clean energy.


Newly Retired Partner Honored for Decades-Long Service to Hopi People and Supporting LM Projects

LM Director Carmelo Melendez honored Norman Honie, Jr., one of LM’s longtime Hopi tribal partners, during the Navajo-Hopi-DOE triannual meeting in Durango, Colorado, on March 14.


Site Manager Graduates from DOE Leadership Development Program

U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management Site Manager Meghann Hurt recently graduated from the DOE Leadership Development Program.


Managing Today’s Change, Protecting Tomorrow’s Future

As Earth Day completes another rotation around the sun, communities and organizations have planned thousands of events this weekend to shine a light on environmental issues.


Notice of Staff Attendance at North American Electric Reliability Corporation Standard Drafting Team Meeting discussed on April 24 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on April 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings on April 24

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on April 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Great Lakes Hydro America, LLC; Notice of Environmental Site Review discussed on April 24 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on April 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on April 24 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on April 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Advisory Committee for Nuclear Security discussed on April 24 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on April 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725G); Comment Request; Extension on April 24

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on April 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOE Announces 21st Annual Solar Decathlon Winners

Release: Ball State University, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and The Cooper Union Named 2023 Build and Design Challenge Winners


DOE Launches New Consumer Energy Savings Hub

Release: Online One-Stop Shop Provides Homeowners, Renters, and Drivers Key Information About Clean Energy Rewards Available to Slash Energy Bills, Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda