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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a $42 million initiative aimed at improving the nation's power grid across 11 states, involving 15 projects under the Unlocking Lasting Transformative Resiliency Advances by Faster Actuation of power Semiconductor Technologies (ULTRAFAST) program. The purpose of these initiatives is to advance semiconductor technologies and enhance the resiliency of the national power grid.
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DOE unveils Biden-Harris Administration appointees
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced six new appointees from the Biden-Harris Administration today. Additionally, two existing appointees have been elevated to new positions within the Department, all collaborating with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm to advance climate and energy goals, according to a press release by DOE.
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DOE allocates $1 million to Puerto Rico's energy resilience
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (ED) has announced it has entered a two-year cooperative agreement worth $992,000 with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC).
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DOE EM Teams Remove Over 1 Million Gallons of Water from Oak Ridge's Y-12 National Security Complex
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (EM) recently disclosed that EM crews have successfully extracted over 1 million gallons of water from the basement of the Beta-1 building at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge. The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM), in collaboration with cleanup contractor UCOR, is conducting this water removal process as part of the preparations for the eventual demolition of the Manhattan Project-era Beta-1 building according to a press release.
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DOE EM enhanced facilities for safer depleted uranium conversion
U.S. Department of Energy's Environmental Management (EM) announced that facility enhancements had a significant positive impact on converting depleted uranium hexafluoride (DUF6) into more stable compounds according to a press release by EM.
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DOE reveals the Affordable Home Energy Shot™
The Department of Energy has introduced the Affordable Home Energy Shot™ initiative, aiming to advance clean energy solutions for affordable homes, reduce emissions, enhance resilience, and lower costs.
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DOE awards $30 million in clean energy funding
The U.S. Department of Energy announced that it's Office of State and Community Energy Programs has granted $30 million in clean energy funding through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to 28 state, local, and Tribal governments. These grants support a diverse range of clean energy projects and programs tailored to the needs and goals of each recipient according to a press release.
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DOE EM contractor for liquid waste surpasses 10 million safe work hours at Savannah River site
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (EM) revealed that the Liquid waste contractor Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) at the Savannah River Site (SRS) achieved over 10 million safe working hours, demonstrating the efficacy of their safety-first culture. This milestone reflects hours worked without any job-related injury or illness preventing an employee from returning to work the following day according to a press release.
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DOE awards $38 million in incentives to 66 hydro facilities nationwide
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) revealed that 66 hydro facilities across the nation will be granted over $38 million in incentive payments for their electricity generation and sales.
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DOE EM teams remove over 1 million gallons of water from Oak Ridge's Y-12 National Security Complex
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (EM) recently disclosed that EM crews have successfully extracted over 1 million gallons of water from the basement of the Beta-1 building at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge.
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DOE awards $167.7 million in grid resilience grants to states, territories, and tribal nations
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) recently made public the names of the eighteen states and tribal governments that would share in a total of $167.7 million in Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants.
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Hanford's Effluent Treatment Facility upgraded by DOE EM teams
The tank operations contractor for the Office of River Protection (ORP) in the Office of Environmental Management of the United States Department of Energy, known as Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS), has finished more than 40 upgrades to improve the Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF) at the Hanford Site.
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Texas Public Policy Foundation challenges Department of Energy over proposed water heater standards
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has filed a comment with the Department of Energy, criticizing its proposed rule regarding water heaters. In a formal letter submitted on September 26, TPPF expressed concerns about the Department's proposed new energy conservation standards for water heaters.
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DOE provides renewable energy funds for native communities
On September 28, 2023, officials from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced the availability of $38 million in finance for 13 projects. The purpose of this announcement was to hasten the transition of Native American and Alaska Native communities to the use of renewable energy technology.
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DOE dedicates $72 million to drive innovation in manufacturing and expedite the deployment of wind and water energy technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $72 million funding initiative aimed at driving innovation in manufacturing for wind and water technologies. The funding will support 29 projects across 16 states and Washington, D.C., with the goal of strengthening the domestic supply chain and making wind and water energy more affordable for Americans.
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DOE allocates almost $48 million to advance clean hydrogen technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the allocation of $47.7 million in funding for 16 research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects that aim to advance clean hydrogen technologies. These projects, managed by DOE's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, will be conducted across 13 states and will contribute to efforts to reduce the production cost of clean hydrogen.
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DOE Career Skills Training program to allocate $10 million for energy efficiency workforce training grants
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that it will be allocating $10 million in funding for energy efficiency workforce training grants through its Career Skills Training program (CST). The grants will support classroom instruction and on-the-job training to prepare the workforce for certifications and to support clean energy installations. This announcement comes during Climate Week 2023, highlighting the government's commitment to addressing climate change and promoting clean energy initiatives.
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DOE allocates $400 million for states to enhance building energy efficiency, reduce costs for consumers, and bolster the climate resilience of buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that it will be allocating $400 million in funding to states and territories to enhance building energy efficiency, reduce costs for consumers, and bolster the climate resilience of buildings. This funding, made available through President Biden's Investing in America Agenda, aims to help states adopt and implement the latest building energy codes and zero energy codes, ultimately saving consumers up to $178 billion over the next 30 years.
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DOE Pathways to Commercial Liftoff reports reveal prospects for extensive clean energy deployment
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled the latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff reports on Sept. 18, which delve into the prospects and hurdles associated with industrial decarbonization and the deployment of virtual power plants (VPPs). The reports, encompassing the Industrial Decarbonization Liftoff Report and the Virtual Power Plants Liftoff Report, offer insights into the pathway for technologies to attain widespread deployment for private sector and industry partners, according to a press release.
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DOE allocates $25 million to support communities in expanding affordable and dependable clean energy access throughout the United States
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a funding opportunity of $25 million for the Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) partnerships program. This initiative aims to support communities in expanding affordable and dependable clean energy access throughout the United States. Through the program, six community teams will receive assistance in developing customized decarbonization plans and clean energy solutions.
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