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Answering Big Questions with Thin Oxide Films
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
One of the first sights greeting visitors to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s (PNNL’s) Energy Sciences Center are windows into busy lab spaces.
‘Neutron camera’ method captures atomic-scale activity in a flash
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Scientists have long sought to better understand the “local structure” of materials, meaning the arrangement and activities of the neighboring particles around each atom.
Measurements taken aboard ships have added deep dimension to 30 years of Atmospheric data
By DOE Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Over three decades, one U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) facility has collected a little under 4 petabytes of freely available atmospheric data―on clouds, precipitation, and other phenomena that create weather and climate.
Research team proves bacteria-killing viruses deploy genetic code-switching to deceive hosts
By DOE Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have confirmed that bacteria-killing viruses called bacteriophages deploy a sneaky tactic when targeting their hosts:
Research team proves bacteria-killing viruses deploy genetic code-switching to deceive hosts
By DOE Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have confirmed that bacteria-killing viruses called bacteriophages deploy a sneaky tactic when targeting their hosts:
Visit the National Synchrotron Light Source II
By DOE Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Have you ever wanted to see high-end scientific instrumentation? Learn more about large research facilities?
Drones give bird’s-eye view for collecting environmental and security data
By DOE Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The Autonomous Systems group at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory is in high demand as it incorporates remote sensing into projects needing a bird’s-eye perspective.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $40 Million as Part of New ARPA-E Program Focused on Improving Reliability, Resiliency, and Security of Power Infrastructure
By DOE Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $40 million in funding to support a new program dedicated to developing cost-effective, high-speed, and safe undergrounding technologies to strengthen the system reliability for distribution grids by undergrounding electric power lines in urban and suburban areas.
Getting to Know LPO: Adding Value to Your Project—The Unique Benefits of Working with LPO
By DOE Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
My name is Jigar Shah, and I'm the director of the Loan Programs Office (LPO) here at the Department of Energy.
Getting to Know LPO: LPO and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Ensuring Informed Environmental Decisions for Communities
By DOE Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) wants to ensure that the projects it helps to finance are subject to a comprehensive environmental review and address community issues, so that all parties can work to create a stronger more resilient community in the energy transition.
Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement at Hearing on HHS’ FY 24 Budget
By DOE Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing titled “Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Health and Human Services Budget."
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $40 Million as Part of New ARPA-E Program Focused on Improving Reliability, Resiliency, and Security of Power Infrastructure
By DOE Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $40 million in funding to support a new program dedicated to developing cost-effective, high-speed, and safe undergrounding technologies to strengthen the system reliability for distribution grids by undergrounding electric power lines in urban and suburban areas.
Energy Department discusses Ampersand Christine Falls Hydro, LLC; Notice Soliciting Scoping Comments on March 30
By DOE Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
House Votes to Lower Energy Costs Across the Board
By DOE Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, upholding Republicans' Commitment to America and to an economy that’s strong.
Chair Rodgers Applauds Passage of H.R. 1
By DOE Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) joined House Republican Leadership in a press conference on H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which passed the House today with bipartisan support...
Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings on March 30
By DOE Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chair Rodgers Applauds Passage of H.R. 1
By DOE Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) joined House Republican Leadership in a press conference on H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which passed the House today with bipartisan support...
Pieridae Energy (USA) Ltd.; Request for Extension for Long-Term Authorization To Export Liquefied Natural Gas discussed on March 29 by Energy Department
By DOE Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
The US Energy Department published a three page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
O&I Subcommittee Chair Griffith Opening Remarks on Oversight of Biden’s Massive Spending Spree
By DOE Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Follow the Money: Oversight of President Biden's Massive Spending Spree."
Natural GAS Act Would Block Department of Energy from Outlawing Gas Stoves, Appliances
By DOE Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), joined Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Lee (R-UT), John Hoeven (R-ND), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing the Natural Gas Appliances Standards (Natural GAS) Act of 2023.