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New quantum dots study uncovers implications for biological imaging
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Biden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever Blueprint to Decarbonize America’s Transportation Sector

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Biden-Harris Administration today released the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization. Developed by the Departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency, the Blueprint is a landmark strategy for cutting...
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Peter O’Konski Retires with 35 Years of Exceptional Service

News Release: After 35 years of dedicated federal service, U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management (LM) Deputy Director Peter O’Konski has wrapped a diverse federal career.
Energy

EM Scores Another Successful Year Completing Majority of Cleanup Priorities

News Release: EM achieved the majority of its priorities for calendar year (CY) 2022, completing challenging work that demonstrates visible and effectual progress as the program focuses on some of its most difficult remaining challenges.
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Leak in Idaho Site Treatment Facility Cell Results in Startup Delay

News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Ten days after beginning a heat-up process to prepare for radiological operations at the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU), operators noticed a small leak of non-radioactive, non-hazardous solids in a cell, resulting in the facility’s shutdown late last month.
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Microgrid Boosts San Pasqual Band’s Energy Sovereignty and Security

News Release: Tribe Relies on 21st Century Solution To Combat Climate Threats, Support Resilient Community Services and Operations.
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DOE Announces Winners of Hydropower Operations Optimization Prize

News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the winners of the third and final phase of the Hydropower Operations Optimization (H2Os) Prize. Three teams were selected to receive a share of the $50,000 prize pool for their novel solutions to enhance hydropower’s contribution to the electric grid.
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Hanford Completes Waste Transfer Line Communications Testing

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Hanford Site crews recently completed testing on a transfer line communications system between the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP ) and the nearby tank farm, or large group of underground storage tanks, where pretreated waste is being stored for transfer.
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EM Fiscal Year 2023 Enacted Budget Highlights

News Release: EM received a fiscal year 2023 (FY23) budget of $8.3 billion, a 5% increase over the amount the cleanup program received for FY22.
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Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps discussed on Jan. 11 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published an eight page proposed rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Gene Rodrigues Sworn In As Assistant Secretary for Electricity

News Release: WASHINGTON DC - Gene Rodrigues was sworn in today by U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm as the Assistant Secretary for Electricity for the Office of Electricity (OE).
Energy

Energy Department discusses Notice of Availability of the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Alaska LNG Project on Jan. 11

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Paducah Breaks Ground on New Site Emergency Operations Center

News Release: PADUCAH, Ky. - As EM ’s Paducah Site completed its first emergency exercise since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, construction crews broke ground on the new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to improve coordination and response to emergencies across the site.
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Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC; Notice of Filing discussed on Jan. 11 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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DOE Opens Call for Deployable Solutions to Secure America's Power Grid

News Release: Participants in The Cybersecurity Accelerator Program Work to Advance Cyber Innovation, Address Grid Vulnerabilities, and Support the Transition to a Clean Energy Future.
Energy

Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee discussed on Jan. 11 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Oak Ridge to Tackle Ambitious Slate of Projects in 2023

News Release: OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - DOE’s Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) has laid out its course for cleanup in 2023, setting the stage for a busy year of projects including demolitions, construction and addressing inventories of nuclear waste stored at the site.
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Saguaro Connector Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline discussed on Jan. 11 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Combined Notice of Filings #1 discussed on Jan. 11 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Federal Agencies Come Together to Save Endangered Plant Species at ETEC

News Release: SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - EM has partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to preserve Braunton’s milk-vetch, an endangered short-lived perennial plant in the pea family, at the Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC) site.
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