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Published on March 10, 2020 - 16:28 GMT

DOE Announces $111 Million for FY 2020 Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs issued their FY 2020 Phase II Release 2 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) with approximately $111 …

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Published on March 10, 2020 - 15:24 GMT

U.S. Department of Energy Selects Technology Project to Receive $1.5M for Near-Zero Water Consumption at Power Plants

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) selected one project to receive approximately $1.5 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development under the second closing of funding opportunity announcement (FOA) DE- …

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Published on March 10, 2020 - 14:23 GMT

DOE Statement on Upcoming SPR Crude Oil Sale

*On the record, attributable to DOE Spokeswoman, Jess Szymanski “In light of the recent fluctuations in global oil markets, the U.S. Department of Energy is suspending the recently announced sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). …

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Published on March 10, 2020 - 13:21 GMT

U.S. And Australia Strengthen Fuel Security With New SPR Arrangement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United States and Australia have signed a milestone arrangement that lays the groundwork for Australia to lease space in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to store and access Australian owned oil, strengthening …

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Published on March 9, 2020 - 22:09 GMT

DOE Responds To Recent Oil Market Activity

*On the record, attributable to DOE Spokeswoman, Shaylyn Hynes "The Trump Administration is closely monitoring the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the fallout from last week’s OPEC+ meeting on global oil markets. These attempts by state actors …

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Published on March 9, 2020 - 20:53 GMT

NNSA to conduct aerial radiation assessment survey over Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over Washington, D.C., Tuesday to measure naturally occurring background radiation. The public may see an Aerial …

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Published on March 9, 2020 - 20:02 GMT

Department of Energy to Provide $40 Million for Artificial Intelligence Research at DOE Scientific User Facilities

Research will Tackle Rapidly Growing Data Output, Aid in Facility Operations WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to provide up to $40 million over three years for new research in data, artificial intelligence and …

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Published on March 9, 2020 - 19:12 GMT

Apply for Funding Opportunity to Advance Integration of Hydrogen and Nuclear by June 30

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and Nuclear Energy (NE) Offices are joining efforts to identify innovative solutions that integrate hydrogen and nuclear power through a new cycle of DOE’s U.S. Industry …

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Published on March 9, 2020 - 18:22 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office Announces JUMP into STEM Winning Teams from Georgia Institute of ...

The winning teams from Georgia Institute of Technology (from left: Kira O’Hare, Katie Earles, Taylor Sparacello, and Catherine Moore) and Clark Atlanta University (from left: Destiny Currie and James Whitfield) stand with JUMP into STEM Director Mary …

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Published on March 9, 2020 - 15:12 GMT

Energy Department Manufacturing Institute Selects Projects to Advance U.S. Leadership in Smart Manufacturing

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII) announced more than $6 million for eight projects to improve energy-intensive manufacturing processes and strengthen the U.S. manufacturing sector. …

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Published on March 6, 2020 - 15:37 GMT

Energy Department Announces $20 Million Investment in Workforce Development in Emerging Fields

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $20 million in funding for workforce development at universities in emerging energy fields. This funding supports the Administration’s commitment to preparing the next generation of scientists and …

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Published on March 6, 2020 - 14:59 GMT

Secretary Brouillette Promotes Energy Security And Innovation With Eastern Mediterranean Leaders

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette participated in the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) High Level Roundtable highlighting the importance of energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean region and the United States’ …

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Published on March 5, 2020 - 22:36 GMT

U.S. Department of Energy Signs Memorandum of Understanding with India for Solar Decathlon India Competition in 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - This week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide collaboration and support to India in the establishment of Solar Decathlon India in 2021. “India is joining an international family of …

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Published on March 4, 2020 - 21:28 GMT

Department of Energy Announces $30 Million for New Research on Fusion Energy

Research Will Include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Approaches as well as Fundamental Theory & Simulation WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide $30 million for new research on fusion …

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Published on February 27, 2020 - 22:21 GMT

Tritium facility at Savannah River Site reaches key milestone

WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has approved the cost and schedule range for the Tritium Finishing Facility (TFF) at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, South Carolina. TFF will replace a …

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Published on February 27, 2020 - 19:18 GMT

DOE hosts grand opening ceremony for K-25 History Center

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - The K-25 History Center celebrated its grand opening with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony adjacent to the original building’s foundation in Oak Ridge. The new history center was created to honor the amazing stories of the men and women …

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Published on February 27, 2020 - 15:02 GMT

Energy Department Recognizes Better Buildings Partner Chesapeake College for Energy Efficiency Leadership

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Better Buildings Challenge partner Chesapeake College for energy efficiency advances made throughout its Wye Mills, Maryland campus. The college has reduced its energy intensity by 24% since 2011, …

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Published on February 26, 2020 - 23:02 GMT

Secretary Brouillette, Minister Naimski, and Minister Kurtyka Hold U.S.- Poland Strategic Dialogue On Energy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette, Poland’s Secretary of State in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister and Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure Piotr Naimski, and Poland’s Minister of Climate Michal Kurtyka …

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Published on February 26, 2020 - 21:33 GMT

Office of Legacy Management Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request

On Monday, February 10, 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rolled out its fiscal year (FY) 2021 budget request, which includes approximately $317 million for the Office of Legacy Management (LM). LM, which recently reached a long-term stewardship …

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Published on February 26, 2020 - 20:01 GMT

Rocky Flats Site, Colorado Original Landfill Stabilization Project Update

Prior to installation of the first row of anchors, DOE installed two test anchors on outer edges of the targeted construction area and verified each anchor’s angle, tension, stability, and other factors to meet design specifications. Subsurface drains will …

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