News from 2023
A Novel Way to Get to the Excited States of Exotic Nuclei
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
An atomic nucleus assumes discrete energy levels when added energy excites that nucleus.
New Findings on the Flow of Particles in Heavy Ion Collisions
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Scientists ran a comprehensive analysis of data from collisions of heavy ions (the nuclei of atoms) to determine which factors most influence fluctuations in the flow of particles.
A Day and Night Difference: Molecular Composition of Aerosols Differs from Day to Night
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Tiny aerosols particles in the atmosphere have a significant effect on the climate.
Visit a Solar Decathlon Zero Energy Home Near You, April 4–18
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Collegiate teams competing in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2023 Build Challenge will hold community open houses for their zero energy homes April 4–18.
DOE Seeks Input on Growing an Equitable Solar Manufacturing Workforce
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) released a request for information (RFI) to better understand the anticipated quantity, quality, and accessibility of solar manufacturing roles, to anticipate the challenges for filling and training those roles, and to gather potential solutions for overcoming these barriers.
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.