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Barrasso: Brinton Commits Crimes on DOE’s Dime
By DOE Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm urging her to disclose former employee Sam Brinton’s official travel itineraries and address continuing concerns surrounding the criminal acts he committed during his employment at DOE.
Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings #1 on July 26
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
The US Energy Department published a three page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
PacifiCorp; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests discussed on July 26 by Energy Department
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
From Gallons to Volts: Savannah River Site Vehicle Fleet Goes Electric
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - The Savannah River Site (SRS) is rapidly moving from burning fossil fuels to using electricity to power a fleet of nearly 1,000 vehicles, fulfilling a Biden administration executive order.
IDC Subcommittee Chair Bilirakis Opening Statement on Self-Driving Vehicles
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at today’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Self-Driving Vehicle Legislative Framework: Enhancing Safety, Improving Lives and Mobility, and Beating China."
O&I Subcommittee Chair Griffith to Sec. Becerra: “ORR Actions are Equal to Neglect”
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered the following opening remarks during today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Stopping the Exploitation of Migrant Children: Oversight of HHS' Office of Refugee Resettlement."
Energy Department discusses Strauss Wind, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization on July 26
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Energy Department discusses Chevelon Butte RE II LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization on July 26
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Energy Department discusses Arica Solar, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization on July 26
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chair Rodgers: “Self-Driving Cars Have the Potential to Transform Lives”
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled “Self-Driving Vehicle Legislative Framework: Enhancing Safety, Improving Lives and Mobility, and Beating China."
Los Alamos Highlights Cleanup Progress During EM Leadership Visit
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: LOS ALAMOS, N.M. - Amid renewed interest in the atomic history of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), EM leadership had the opportunity to discuss and highlight the significant progress underway in the legacy cleanup mission at LANL during a visit last week.
United States and Brazil Strengthen Bilateral Clean Energy Cooperation with a Renewed Commitment to Mobilize Private Sector and Community Engagement
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: GOA, India — U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and the Federative Republic of Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, announced today their commitment on joint clean energy cooperation when they met on the margins of the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial and 8th Mission Innovation ...
Hanford Hiring Pattern Paves Way to Long-term Success
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Managers with EM Richland Operations Office (RL) contractor Hanford Mission Integration Solutions (HMIS) noted a pattern of successful hiring over the last three years. They found many who start in entry-level custodial services positions often remain dedicated to the One Hanford mission and build their knowledge, skills and abilities to later fill other openings elsewhere.
Idaho Site’s Largest Building Progressing Toward Closure
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - EM recently moved a significant step toward closure of the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site’s largest building, which could comfortably house a modern U.S. aircraft carrier.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces 2023 Electricity Advisory Committee
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Electricity (OE) today announced the new members of the Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC). The EAC is an important component of OE’s strategy to improve its electric grid research, development, and demonstration portfolio and program activities.
Energy Department discusses Misenheimer Solar LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization on July 26
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Award-winning Savannah River Site Cleanup Protects 30-Mile Stream System
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - EM and a contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS) recently finished the cleanup of a discharge canal, a project that successfully completes environmental remediation of the Lower Three Runs stream system.
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $20 Million to Optimize Lifecycle of Solar Energy Systems and Minimize Technology Waste
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
Release: Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Improve Photovoltaic System Lifecycle Performance, Streamline the Reuse and Recyclability of Solar Technologies, and Boost Domestic Supply Chain
Witnesses Agree: Manchin’s Proposed Judicial Reforms, Electric Transmission Provisions Necessary
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine opportunities for Congress to reform the process for permitting electric transmission lines, pipelines, and energy production on federal lands. During the hearing’s first panel, Chairman Joe Manchin ...
EPA and DOE Announce Intent to Fund Efforts to Reduce Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Sector
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) released a notice of intent announcing the first in a series of funding opportunities to monitor and reduce methane emissions, one of the biggest...