News from May 2023


Chair Duncan Opening Statement at Markup of Three Bills to Bolster America’s Energy Reliability & Security

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee markup of three bills to bolster energy reliability and security.


DOE-NETL offers new grant application process starting May 17

Request for Information - Opportunities to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Other Pollutants Associated with U.S. LNG Exports grant opened on May 17.


Combined Notice of Filings #1 discussed on May 16 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Book, II, Robert A.; Notice of Filing on May 16

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Rodgers: American Leadership in Nuclear and Nuclear Technology is Critical

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee markup of three bills to bolster energy reliability and security.



Energy Department discusses Sunshine Act Meetings on May 16

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice of Staff Attendance at North American Electric Reliability Corporation Standards Committee Meeting discussed on May 16 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EM Leaders Attend State and Tribal Group Conference, Tour Nevada Cleanup

News Release: LAS VEGAS - Two EM senior leaders visited southern Nevada recently to learn about the latest work of the EM Nevada Program and other organizations at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS ).


Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce O&I Subcommittee Hearing on Domestic Energy Supply Chain and Manufacturing Base

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced a subcommittee hearing titled: "Growing the Domestic Energy Sector Supply Chain and Manufacturing Base: Are Federal Efforts Working?"


Thomas Jr., Jesse R.; Notice of Filing discussed on May 16 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


O&I Subcommittee Chair Griffith on Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyberattacks

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered the following opening remarks during today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyberattacks: Examining Expertise of Sector Specific Agencies."


Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce O&I Subcommittee Hearing on Domestic Energy Supply Chain and Manufacturing Base

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced a subcommittee hearing titled: "Growing the Domestic Energy Sector Supply Chain and Manufacturing Base: Are Federal Efforts Working?"


Chair Rodgers Opening Statement on Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyberattacks

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyberattacks: Examining Expertise of Sector Specific Agencies."


Hanford Uses 3D Scanning to Enhance Worker Safety for Demolitions

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - A team of designers with EM Richland Operations Office contractor Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) is using 3D laser scanning technology to gather data to help workers prepare some of the facilities on the Hanford Site for demolition.


Chair Rodgers: American Leadership in Nuclear and Nuclear Technology is Critical

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee markup of three bills to bolster energy reliability and security.


U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ANNOUNCES PURCHASES FOR THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that it will purchase up to 3 million barrels of oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in continuation of the Biden-Harris Administration’s three-part replenishment plan. DOE issued a solicitation of sour crude oil to the Big Hill SPR site.


Hanford Collaborations: Creating Connections With the Next Generation

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Highlighting pathways to careers on the Hanford Site, DOE Office of Environmental Management (EM ) Office of River Protection (ORP) contractor Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) established creative collaborations with local colleges and universities that allow interns the opportunity to advance into careers at Hanford.


Exploring the Force that Binds the Universe

Physicists Rosi Reed and Anders Knospe lead pioneering experiments at Brookhaven National Laboratory to better understand the strong nuclear force responsible for all matter.


Chairs Rodgers & Latta Announce Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on NTIA Oversight and Reauthorization

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced a legislative hearing titled “Oversight and Reauthorization of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration."