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Published on December 2, 2020 - 15:33 GMT

Energy Department Recognizes State of Maryland for Energy Efficiency Leadership Through Better Buildings Challenge

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the State of Maryland for energy efficiency advances made through DOE’s Better Buildings Challenge. As a partner in the program, Maryland reduced its energy intensity by 20% over its 9-million-square- …

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Published on December 1, 2020 - 19:16 GMT

DOE Issues Notice of Guidance for Potential Loan Applicants Involving Critical Minerals

Advances President Trump’s strategy to ensure reliable supplies of domestic critical minerals WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy has issued new guidance for applications to the Loan Programs Office, stating a preference for projects related …

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Published on December 1, 2020 - 18:09 GMT

Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Committee Establishes the Grid Resilience for National Security Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the creation of the Grid Resilience for National Security (GRNS) subcommittee as part of the Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC). Enhancing the EAC’s mission of advising DOE’s …

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Published on December 1, 2020 - 16:32 GMT

Department of Energy Announces 2020 U.S. Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Awardees

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized nine accomplished women for their achievements and leadership in clean energy as part of the U.S Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Initiative. The winners of the 2020 U.S …

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Published on November 30, 2020 - 22:24 GMT

An Unmistakable Calling: A DOE Employee Reflects on His Heritage

As a young child, Bill Frazier didn’t know what he wanted to be when he grew up, but he knew it would involve working with Mother Earth. Feeling the cool moist soil run through his fingers felt like the most natural thing in the world. “The projects that …

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Published on November 30, 2020 - 18:06 GMT

U.S. Departments of the Interior and Energy Launch New Collaboration for Improved Safety and Environmental Stewardship in Offshore ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have issued a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for up to $40 million, over a 5-year period, for …

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Published on November 24, 2020 - 20:57 GMT

State Delegates Designate Nov. 28 SRS Day in S.C.

“In its 70-year existence, the Savannah River Site has served as a major cornerstone of America’s national defense infrastructure,” said Jeff Allison, Acting Manager, National Nuclear Security Administration-Savannah River Field Office. “The efforts of our …

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Published on November 24, 2020 - 20:57 GMT

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $35 Million in Funding for Hydrokinetic Turbine Development

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy today announced $35 million in funding for 11 projects as part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) Submarine Hydrokinetic And Riverine Kilo-megawatt Systems (SHARKS) program. SHARKS …

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Published on November 24, 2020 - 16:47 GMT

2020 Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems Peer Review

CESER sponsors high-risk/high-reward RD&D projects that serve the public good through advancements in energy systems cybersecurity. Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) RD&D projects deliver advanced tools and technologies specifically …

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Published on November 23, 2020 - 18:22 GMT

Defense-Related Uranium Mines Program is Key Addition to Navajo Nation 10-Year Plan

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) Defense-Related Uranium Mines (DRUM) Program is joining a multiagency planning team to address uranium contamination on the Navajo Nation. The new 10-Year Plan is scheduled for completion …

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Published on November 20, 2020 - 18:11 GMT

Department of Energy Cites Fluor Idaho, LLC for Nuclear Safety Program Violations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Preliminary Notice of Violation (PNOV) to Fluor Idaho, LLC (Fluor Idaho) for violations of DOE nuclear safety requirements. DOE’s enforcement program holds contractors accountable for …

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Published on November 20, 2020 - 16:22 GMT

Tune In To the First-Ever Virtual Indian Energy Program Review December 14–17

This year, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy is hosting its first-ever Virtual Program Review December 14–17, 2020. The annual event aims to bring together Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages to celebrate tribal energy …

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Published on November 20, 2020 - 15:32 GMT

DOE Announces Intent to Fund Projects to Optimize Safe, Secure, and Verifiable Carbon Storage

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) has issued a notice of intent (NOI) for a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) to develop tools and methods designed to optimize safe, secure, and verifiable carbon dioxide (CO2) storage. If …

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Published on November 19, 2020 - 20:00 GMT

CESER’s Clear Path Exercise Tests Energy Sector’s Earthquake Response

On November 19 and 20, more than 200 industry and government officials exercised the energy sector’s response and recovery to a Wasatch earthquake during CESER’s Clear Path VIII. This year’s scenario impacted critical energy infrastructure within Utah and …

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Published on November 19, 2020 - 18:00 GMT

Energy Department Announces up to $3.75 Million for New High Performance Computing Manufacturing and Materials Projects

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $3.75 million for new projects that use high-performance computing (HPC) to solve key challenges related to manufacturing and advanced materials development. The High Performance Computing for Energy …

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Published on November 19, 2020 - 17:17 GMT

Utah State University’s Seth Manesse Wins First Individual CyberForce Competition™

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Seth Manesse of Utah State University as the winner of its sixth annual CyberForce Competition™, held on November 14. The event challenged 201 individual entrants from 36 U.S. states …

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Published on November 19, 2020 - 16:40 GMT

U.S. Department of Energy Announces Plans for Environmental Impact Statement for Versatile Test Reactor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it expects to publish the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Versatile Test Reactor (VTR) in mid-December 2020. The VTR is a leading-edge, fast-spectrum test reactor …

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Published on November 18, 2020 - 21:05 GMT

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $16 Million in funding for Phase 1 of Ultra-High Temperature Materials Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy today announced $16 million in funding for 17 projects as part of Phase 1 of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) Ultrahigh Temperature Impervious Materials Advancing Turbine Efficiency ( …

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Published on November 18, 2020 - 16:02 GMT

DOE Releases Plan for Improving Cybersecurity in Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, Buildings, and Transportation Research and ...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Cybersecurity Multiyear Program Plan (MYPP) to guide cybersecurity research and development (R&D) for EERE technologies. In alignment with …

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Published on November 18, 2020 - 15:25 GMT

LM Fellows from Florida International University Visit Colorado

Two students from Florida International University (FIU) visited Colorado in October 2020 to learn more about long-term stewardship activities at sites managed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM). Olivia Bustillo and …

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