News from August 2023
How to Ensure Your Home Energy Audit Qualifies for a $150 Tax Credit
By DOE Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
Release: IRS Releases Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C) Qualification Requirements for Home Energy Audits
West Valley Annual Exercise Tests Emergency Response to Simulated Fire
By DOE Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: WEST VALLEY, N.Y. - It’s been said that during an emergency, you always fall back on your training.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $9 Million to Projects Modeling Optimal Deployment for Low-Carbon Intermodal Freight Transportation System
By DOE Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $9 million in funding to six projects developing technology to model the low-carbon intermodal freight transportation system of the future. The selected projects seek to minimize emissions and maximize resiliency in support of President Biden’s ambitious clean energy and decarbonization goals.
LM Receives 2023 Phoenix Award for Las Colonias Park at National Brownfields Training Conference
By DOE Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management Beneficial Reuse Asset Manager Diana Kamenel Trettin accepted a 2023 Phoenix Award on LM’s behalf at an Aug. 9, in-person ceremony at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Brownfields Training Conference in Detroit.
Los Alamos Continues to Complete FY23 Milestones on or Ahead of Schedule
By DOE Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: LOS ALAMOS, N.M. - The EM Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) has successfully completed - on or ahead of schedule - seven of 14 fiscal year 2023 (FY23) milestones for legacy cleanup at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). EM-LA also expects to achieve the remaining seven milestones on or ahead of schedule.
DOE Announces $46 Million to Boost Energy Efficiency and Slash Emissions in Residential and Commercial Buildings
By DOE Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
Release: 29 Projects Across 15 States Will Advance State-of-the-Art Building Technologies and Retrofit Practices to Cut Utility and Operating Costs, Reduce Energy Waste, and Support Healthier Communities
Water Pump Project Improves Efficiency, Sustainability at Paducah Site
By DOE Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: PADUCAH, Ky. - One of two new raw water pumps EM workers recently installed at the Paducah Site’s water treatment facility has reduced energy consumption for pumping water by approximately 63% and lowered water usage by about 1 million gallons per day.
Innovative Intern Draws From Latest Technologies to Advance Idaho Site Mission
By DOE Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - In just a few years, an intern has taken his interest in computer science to the next level in the EM program supporting contractors at DOE's Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site with virtual reality and other technologies.
Oak Ridge Breaks Ground for Crucial Infrastructure, Achieving EM Priority
By DOE Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and contractor UCOR accomplished an EM priority four months ahead of schedule when they broke ground on the Environmental Management Disposal Facility (EMDF) last week.
LM Participates in 2023 National Brownfields Training Conference in Detroit
By DOE Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: Professionals from across the United States gathered for the 2023 National Brownfields Training Conference in Detroit Aug. 8-11. Stakeholders, government employees and contractors, and community members participated in more than 180 panels, town halls, roundtables, and discussions to share knowledge of remediation and contaminated-property redevelopment, also known as “brownfields.".
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $9 Million to Projects Modeling Optimal Deployment for Low-Carbon Intermodal Freight Transportation System
By DOE Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $9 million in funding to six projects developing technology to model the low-carbon intermodal freight transportation system of the future. The selected projects seek to minimize emissions and maximize resiliency in support of President Biden’s ambitious clean energy and decarbonization goals.
Energy Department discusses Georgia Power Company; Notice of Waiver of Water Quality Certification on Aug. 10
By DOE Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Aug. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Union Falls Hydro Power, L.P.; Notice of Settlement Agreement and Soliciting Comments discussed on Aug. 11 by Energy Department
By DOE Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Aug. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces its Intent to Launch a Responsible Carbon Management Initiative
By DOE Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced in the Federal Register its intent to launch a “Responsible Carbon Management Initiative." The Initiative aims to encourage and recognize project developers and others in industry to pursue the highest levels of safety, environmental stewardship, accountability, community engagement, and societal benefits in carbon management projects.
Energy Department discusses Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Technical Conference on Aug. 11
By DOE Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Aug. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Combined Notice of Filings #1 discussed on Aug. 11 by Energy Department
By DOE Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Up To $1.2 Billion For Nation’s First Direct Air Capture Demonstrations in Texas and Louisiana
By DOE Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $1.2 billion to advance the development of two commercial-scale direct air capture facilities in Texas and Louisiana. These projects-the first of this scale in the United...
Notice of Intent and Request for Information Regarding Launching a Responsible Carbon Management Initiative discussed on Aug. 11 by Energy Department
By DOE Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Aug. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings on Aug. 11
By DOE Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Week ending July 29: Energy Department publishes 40 notices
By DOE Newswire | Aug 13, 2023
There were 40 notices published by the Energy Department in week ending July 29, according to the Federal Register.