News from 2023


Secretary Granholm and Minister Lee Commit to Strengthening Clean Energy Cooperation

Release: U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy Lee Chang-Yang met last week to discuss cooperation under the Ministerial U.S.-ROK Energy Policy Dialogue and committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation on clean energy, climate, and energy security.


Combined Notice of Filings discussed on May 2 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice on May 2

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Combined Notice of Filings #1 discussed on May 2 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Incentives for Advanced Cybersecurity Investment discussed on May 3 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page rule on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Outreach, Engagement Help Increase Participation in Hanford Safety Culture

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - A sustained team effort on the Hanford Site is driving employee engagement in safety to a new level.


Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce Oversight Hearing on Broadband Deployment

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 “Closing the Digital Divide: Overseeing Federal Funds for Broadband Deployment." The hearing will take place on Wednesday, May 10.


Combined Notice of Filings #1 discussed on May 3 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


New Security Facility Arrives for Mission to Remove Plutonium From SRS

News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - The EM program at the Savannah River Site (SRS) has received a critical piece of its expanded mission to downblend additional surplus plutonium for permanent disposal and remove it from the state of South Carolina.


DOE Releases Funding Opportunity Announcement for Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program

News Release: Cincinnati - Today the Department of Energy released Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number DE-FOA-0002820 for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) which will result in multiple financial assistance awards for the Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP).


DOE-GFO offers new grant application process starting May 4

Notice of Intent to Issue Request for Information for Critical Materials Assessment grant opened on May 4.


Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce Oversight Hearing on Broadband Deployment

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 “Closing the Digital Divide: Overseeing Federal Funds for Broadband Deployment." The hearing will take place on Wednesday, May 10.


Combined Notice of Filings discussed on May 3 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.




SRS Liquid Waste Contractor Invests in Leadership Development

News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - EM’s liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS) is investing in its supervisors through intensive leadership development workshops.


Savannah River Site Replaces Crane Motor Essential to Operations

News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - EM crews at the Savannah River Site’s (SRS) 70-year-old H Canyon Chemical Separations Facility safely replaced a motor on a crane for the first time recently, ensuring its viability in this one-of-a-kind facility for years to come.


Minority Serving Institution Funding Awards to Foster DOE Office of Environmental Management Workforce Pipeline

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - DOE announced funding opportunities last week totaling $24.5 million for minority serving institutions (MSI).


Open Season: Visitors Set Sights on Hanford B Reactor Tours

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - History buffs, engineering enthusiasts and science aficionados are all taking aim at one of Washington state’s hottest tickets: a tour of the B Reactor National Historic Landmark.