News from 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $125 Million in Grid Resilience Grants for States and Tribal Nations to Modernize Electric Grid
By DOE Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
Release: President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Provides 7th Round of Funding to States and Tribal Entities to Modernize the Electric Grid and Deliver Clean Energy Across America
Good Jobs with Good Pay and Benefits are Key to Building the Clean Energy Future
By DOE Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
Release: by Betony Jones, Director, Office of Energy Jobs, U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Department discusses Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests on Sept. 5
By DOE Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers discussed on Sept. 5 by Energy Department
By DOE Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
The US Energy Department published a one page proposed rule on Sept. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Manchin Questions Witnesses on Rapid Development of Artificial Intelligence, Energy Department’s Role in Ensuring Security
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the Department of Energy’s (DOE) role in ensuring U.S. competitiveness and security in emerging technologies. During the hearing, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed the DOE’s expansive role in research and development of AI and supercomputing, competition with China and the risks posed by the rapid growth of AI.
Four Trails to Explore Today on National Trail Mix Day, or Any Day
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: An often-overlooked observance is National Trail Mix Day. We think what’s lost in the honoring of the nuts and dried-fruit medley is the purpose of the ready-to-carry treat: taking it with you when you go for a walk or a long hike on trails. The Department of Energy’s Office of Legacy Management has dozens of trails among its sites across the country. That’s a lot of ground to cover, so we’ve narrowed down a list of four that vary in skill level, length, and scenery.
Portsmouth Site Reaches X-326 Process Building Demolition Debris Milestone
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: PIKE COUNTY, Ohio - EM’s Portsmouth Site recently achieved a cleanup milestone with the last load of X-326 Process Building debris placed in the On-Site Waste Disposal Facility (OSWDF).
Accomplished Researcher Receives Top Honor From EM National Lab
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - A researcher with EM’s Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) has earned the honor of laboratory fellow - the highest scientific and engineering achievement within the laboratory - for her outstanding contributions to her area of expertise, SRNL and the nation.
Energy Department’s Office of Electricity Appoints Permanent Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON D.C. -The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) today announced the permanent appointment of Gilbert (Gil) Bindewald III as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, elevating him from acting status. The appointment is effective immediately.
How it Works: CESER’s New Energy Security and Resilience Learning Series
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Energy is essential to our daily lives and economy, but how does fuel move through pipelines and how is the demand for electric power met? Many of the concepts, processes, and technologies that make up the energy sector are complex and technical, making them difficult to understand or explain.
EM Delegation Travels To Japan To Engage in Information Exchange
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: JAPAN - Senior Advisor William “Ike" White and others with an EM delegation traveled to Japan to attend the 7th International Forum on the Decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (NPS) this week to engage with experts from Japan and other countries.
SRS Achieves Savings After Changing Approach to Deactivating Facilities
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - Contractor employees supporting the EM program at the Savannah River Site (SRS) recently reevaluated deactivation plans for legacy facilities in the site’s F Area, prompting a change in direction resulting in significant cost savings.
District Update: E&C Republicans are Championing Solutions to Lower Health Care Costs and Improve People’s Lives
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: House Republicans are fulfilling our Commitment to America as we lead on health care solutions to improve people’s lives. These policies will increase price transparency throughout the health care system, lower the cost of prescription drugs, bolster treatment and prevention programs for substance use disorders, and take care of mothers and infants.
DOE Announces $30 Million for Technologies that Create Valuable Products from Otherwise Wasted Natural Gas While Reducing Methane Emissions from Flaring
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced up to $30 million for the development of advanced technologies to reduce or eliminate the need for natural gas flaring at oil production sites, a known source of methane emissions...
DOE Announces $6.4 Million for University Research to Improve Hydrogen Turbine Performance
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $6.4 million for university-based research and development projects that will develop advanced materials and components to improve the performance of hydrogen-fueled turbines.
Hanford Workers Upgrade Aging Facility to Support Capsule Transfer Project
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Workers with EM Richland Operations Office contractor Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) recently finished extensive modifications at the Hanford Site’s Waste Encapsulation and Storage Facility (WESF), a significant step in preparations to move 1,936 radioactive capsules of cesium and strontium from the facility’s water-filled basin into dry storage casks starting in 2025.
STGWG Executive Committee Strategizes on Future Plans
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: On Aug. 24 and 25, the State and Tribal Government Working Group (STGWG) Executive Committee met in Denver, Colorado, to discuss STGWG interests and issues and plan for the coming year. The Executive Committee is chaired by a state representative and a tribal representative who act as co-convenors of...
LM Maintenance at Several Western Sites Supports Beneficial Reuse
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management mission to fulfill DOE’s post-closure responsibilities at its 101 sites across the United States includes long-term site surveillance and maintenance and ensures future protection of human health and the environment. One way LM fulfills this mission is by consistently assessing and identifying beneficial reuse opportunities at its sites, with intent to transfer each property back to the community, if possible.
DOE Releases Resources to Advance Cybersecurity by Design for the U.S. Energy Sector
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) released two resources to support the implementation of several strategic recommendations from the. This strategy, developed by the Securing Energy Infrastructure Executive...
Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie Announce Legislative Hearing on Drug Shortages
By DOE Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today announced a legislative hearing titled "Legislative Proposals to Prevent and Respond to Generic Drug Shortages."