News from 2023


DOE Awards $26 Million to Support Consent-Based Siting for Spent Nuclear Fuel

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $26 million in funding for groups of university, nonprofit, and private-sector partners that will work with communities interested in DOE’s community-centered approach to storing and disposing of spent nuclear fuel, a process known...


Week ending May 27: 30 notices published by Energy Department

There were 30 notices published by the Energy Department in week ending May 27, according to the Federal Register.


New Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center Exhibit Commemorates Former Workers

News Release: A new exhibit at the Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center in St. Charles, Missouri, was unveiled May 28 and honors former uranium processing and remediation workers in the St. Louis region.


DOE Awards $26 Million to Support Consent-Based Siting for Spent Nuclear Fuel

Release: Funding Provides Engagement and Training Resources for Communities Interested in Learning More About Interim Storage


DOE Announces 6 Million Barrels for Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment

Release: Purchase of 3 Million Barrels and New Solicitation for Purchase of 3 Million Additional Barrels Advances Efforts to Replenish Reserve at a Good Deal for American Taxpayers, Maintain the SPR’s Operational Readiness, and Protect the Nation’s Energy Security


“Nomination of David Crane (Executive Session)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 6

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Nomination of David Crane (Executive Session)” on June 6.


DOE-NETL grant application closes on Sept. 8

Battery Research and Development Consortium grant opened on June 12.


DOE-NETL offers new grant application process starting June 12

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Consumer Electronics Battery Recycling, Reprocessing, and Battery Collection grant opened on June 12.


DOE-ID offers new grant application process starting June 12

Fiscal Year 2024 Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research grant opened on June 12.


DOE-ID grant application closes on Nov. 14

Fiscal Year 2024 Phase II Continuation Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research grant opened on June 12.


DOE-ID grant application closes on Sept. 7

Fiscal Year 2024 Distinguished Early Career Program grant opened on June 12.


“Nomination of David Crane (Executive Session)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 7

“Nomination of David Crane (Executive Session)” was published on page S1988 of the Congressional Record on June 7.


Chair Rodgers Introduces Bill to Unleash Clean, Reliable Hydropower Through Innovation and Licensing Reform

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today introduced the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act to expand clean, renewable, reliable, and affordable hydropower production in America, as well as to promote the innovation of the next generation of hydroelectric technology.


Notice published by Energy Department on June 12

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings #1 on June 12

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Rodgers, Ranking Member Crapo Issue Request for Information to Inform Policymaking on Drug Shortages

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID), on behalf of their committee members, today announced a bicameral Request for Information (RFI) to subject matter experts and stakeholders regarding the increase in drug shortages.


What did Energy Department publish on June 12?

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bipartisan Committee Leaders Request Information Regarding the Security of Facilities Handling Certain Chemicals

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH), Subcommittee Ranking Member Paul Tonko (D-NY), and Congressman August...


Combined Notice of Filings discussed on June 12 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bipartisan Committee Leaders Request Information Regarding the Security of Facilities Handling Certain Chemicals

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH), Subcommittee Ranking Member Paul Tonko (D-NY), and Congressman August...