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Published on February 26, 2020 - 17:51 GMT

NNSA to begin site preparation activities at SRS for the Surplus Plutonium Disposition Project

WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) is set to begin site preparation activities for the next phase of the Surplus Plutonium Disposition (SPD) Project at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, South …

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Published on February 26, 2020 - 16:28 GMT

Energy Department Announces Participants of 2021 Collegiate Wind Competition

The competition challenges multidisciplinary teams of undergraduate students to develop a project plan based on wind energy market and siting considerations, design and build a model wind turbine, and test their turbine in a wind tunnel against a set of …

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Published on February 25, 2020 - 20:40 GMT

Department of Energy Announces $97 Million for Small Business Research and Development Grants

86 Grants Will Support Scientific Innovation WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will award 86 grants totaling $97 million to 70 small businesses in 28 states. Funded through DOE’s …

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Published on February 25, 2020 - 19:56 GMT

LM 2019 Annual Historical Summary Released

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Published on February 25, 2020 - 19:11 GMT

Department Of Energy Announces $6.7 Million for IoT Integration Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) announced $6.7 million in funding for four university-led research projects to design and develop approaches to integrate Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. …

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Published on February 25, 2020 - 15:39 GMT

Five Lighting Projects Among Recipients of DOE Building Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) Funding ...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $74 million for 63 selected projects to research, develop, and test energy-efficient and flexible building technologies, systems, and construction practices to improve the energy performance of our nation’s …

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Published on February 21, 2020 - 17:28 GMT

LM’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan Released

The 2020-2025 Strategic Plan documents the strategic planning efforts of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management (LM). While the plan is similar in format to prior versions, LM’s site management responsibilities have grown, and the office …

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Published on February 21, 2020 - 16:50 GMT

Energy Storage Grand Challenge Announces Initial Series of Public Workshops

Launched in January by U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge (ESGC) is a comprehensive program to accelerate the development, commercialization, and utilization of next-generation energy storage technologies and sustain …

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Published on February 19, 2020 - 17:22 GMT

Department of Energy to Provide $100 Million for Solar Fuels Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide up to $100 million over five years for research on artificial photosynthesis for the production of fuels from sunlight. The funding will support the establishment of …

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Published on February 18, 2020 - 18:44 GMT

DOE Announces $38.5 Million to Develop Technology to Rehabilitate Natural Gas Distribution Pipelines

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $38.5 million in funding for a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program, Rapid Encapsulation of Pipelines Avoiding Intensive Replacement (REPAIR). The program …

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Published on February 18, 2020 - 17:24 GMT

Linda Kaiser Leaves Legacy of Innovation and Inclusion at Rocky Flats

Kaiser has spent her entire professional life working with DOE. After earning a mechanical engineering degree from Colorado State University, she specialized in decontamination and environmental restoration of the nation's nuclear sites at Idaho …

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Published on February 14, 2020 - 15:52 GMT

President Trump Designates Secretary Brouillette a Member of the National Space Council

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to include the U.S. Secretary of Energy as a member of the National Space Council. “The Department of Energy is proud to become an official member of the National Space Council to further efforts …

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Published on February 13, 2020 - 21:51 GMT

Detailed Agenda Now Available for DOE's Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program 2020 AMR

The detailed meeting agenda is now available for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program 2020 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting (AMR). The 2020 AMR will be held May 19–21 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal …

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Published on February 13, 2020 - 21:11 GMT

Oak Ridge hosts 26th Annual BIG Scholarship Luncheon

Oak Ridge, Tenn. – The Oak Ridge Chapter of Blacks in Government (BIG) is sponsoring the 26th Annual BIG Scholarship Luncheon on Tuesday, February 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Y-12 New Hope Center. The event is open to the public, and tickets are on sale for $ …

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Published on February 13, 2020 - 20:31 GMT

DOE Issues Special Notice and Draft Performance Work Statement for the Savannah River Site Integrated Mission Completion Contract

Cincinnati – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) issued a Special Notice and Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section C, for the Savannah River Site (SRS) Integrated Mission Completion Contract (IMCC). The …

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Published on February 13, 2020 - 20:31 GMT

New Notice of Intent for a Funding Opportunity to Improve Energy Efficiency and Demand Flexibility of Buildings

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced its intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled “Connected Communities." The Connected Communities FOA would demonstrate and …

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Published on February 13, 2020 - 19:10 GMT

Department of Energy Announces $50 Million for Fusion Energy R&D

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $50 million in crosscutting Departmental funding for programs to support fusion energy research and development. The Office of Science announced an award of $20 million to …

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Published on February 13, 2020 - 17:52 GMT

President Trump Intends to Nominate Mark W. Menezes to be U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy

Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Under Secretary of Energy Mark W. Menezes to serve as Deputy Secretary of Energy. Mr. Menezes, currently Under Secretary of Energy, would replace Dan Brouillette who is now U.S. Secretary …

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Published on February 13, 2020 - 15:25 GMT

United States, Belgium commit to minimize the use of HEU in civilian applications

VIENNA – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) and Belgium’s Mission to the International Atomic Energy Agency announced a joint commitment Wednesday to minimize the use of highly enriched uranium (HEU) in civilian …

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Published on February 12, 2020 - 15:12 GMT

Energy Department Renews Commitment to Collaboration on Hydropower Research and Development with Norway

Last week the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Norway’s Royal Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (OED) made a commitment to collaborate on hydropower research and development by signing an Annex to a previously signed memorandum of understanding (MOU). …

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