News from 2023
Paducah Contractor Challenges Students to ‘Hack’ Plastics Waste Problem
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Students from three regional high schools recently teamed up for Hack the Plastics, an event created by the DOE Office of Environmental Management's (EM) Paducah Site cleanup contractor to “hack,” or propose solutions, to help solve a part of the global plastics waste problem.
West Valley Workers Dismantle Former Fuel Reprocessing Cell
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
EM and its cleanup contractor at the West Valley Demonstration Project continue to dismantle a cell of the Main Plant Process Building, one of the site's last remaining major facilities whose successful demolition will further reduce environmental risks.
Claflin University Students Find Potential Careers at Savannah River Site
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Students from Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina, recently toured the DOE Office of Environmental Management’s (EM) Savannah River Site (SRS) to learn about the array of occupations and operations across the 310-square-mile environmental reservation.
DOE CESER Helps Fortify the Energy Sector’s Digital Supply Chain with GE Gas Power
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) today announced a collaboration with GE Gas Power to test one of the company’s critical infrastructure systems used in gas, steam, and wind applications.
U.s. Department Of Energy Announces Purchases For The Strategic Petroleum Reserve
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
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.
Wildfire Awareness Month: How You Can Prepare
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Between 2016 and 2020, the federal government spent an average of $2.5 billion per year on fire suppression in federal lands alone.
DOE Prepares for Hurricane Season, and So Can You
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
June 1 marks the first day of hurricane season in the U.S., which runs until November 30.
CESER Announces New Funding Recipient to Fortify Energy Delivery Systems
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a seventh selection for the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response’s (CESER) University-Based Scalable Cyber-Physical Solutions Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
NNSA and Defense Threat Reduction Agency partners remove radioactive sources from Guatemala
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration successfully removed two U.S.-origin radioactive sources from retired cancer therapy machines at Liga Nacional Contra el Cáncer/Instituto de Cancerología (LIGA/INCAN) in Guatemala City, Guatemala in April.
DOE CSGF Strengthens Diversity With 2023-2024 Class
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) will receive 39 new students for 2023-24, a new class size record.
NNSA to conduct aerial radiation assessment survey over Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 23-27
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway complex and nearby area, May 23-27, in preparation for the Indianapolis 500 race on Sunday, May 28.
ICYMI — Manchin: This EPA Won’t Let Electric Reliability Inconvenience Their Anti-Fossil Agenda.
By DOE Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: Charleston, WV - Yesterday, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the reliability and resiliency of electric services in the United States in light of recent assessments and alerts. During the hearing, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed the importance of, ...
DOE Announces $46 Million for Commercial Fusion Energy Development
By DOE Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
Release: 8 Companies Across 7 States Will Receive Funding to Help Solidify U.S. Leadership in Developing Clean Energy From Fusion
ICYMI: Manchin Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect Domestic Electric Power Supply Chain
By DOE Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: Washington, DC - Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led 47 bipartisan Senators in urging Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm to refrain from finalizing a DOE efficiency standard that would worsen the current shortage of distribution ...
Granger on Resignation of Congressman Chris Stewart
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger released the following statement after Rep. Chris Stewart (UT)
Granger on the Fiscal Responsibility Act
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.
What They Are Saying: Broad Support for Barrasso/Capito Permitting Reform
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
A broad group of outside stakeholders and issue experts have voiced support for measures to reform and modernize America’s broken permitting process.
Barrasso: Reduce Energy Dependence on China & Russia
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing to examine opportunities for Congress to reform the permitting process for energy and mineral projects.
Wyoming’s Paul Ulrich Testifies Before the Senate on Federal Permitting Reform
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), welcomed Mr. Paul Ulrich, Vice President, Jonah Energy and Member, Wyoming Energy Authority Board of Directors, to the committee.
Committee Advances Barrasso’s Bipartisan Nuclear Fuel, Outdoor Recreation Legislation
By DOE Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), praised the Committee for voting to advance his bipartisan Nuclear Fuel Security Act (S. 452) and America’s Outdoor Recreation Act (S. 873).