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December 17, 2020
Secretary of Energy Signs Order to Mitigate Security Risks to the Nation's Electric Grid
DOE issued a prohibition order designed to reduce the risks that entities associated with the People’s Republic of China pose to the Nation’s BPS.
December 17, 2020
Department of Energy to Provide $75 Million for Chemical and Materials Research in Quantum Information Science
DOE announced plans to provide $75 million for research in chemical and materials sciences aimed at advancing the important emerging field of QIS.
December 16, 2020
President Donald J. Trump is Establishing America’s National Strategy for Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion
The Trump Administration and Department of Energy announced the issuance of a National Strategy for the use of nuclear power and propulsion in space.
December 16, 2020
Energy Department Announces $45 Million in Funding for Solar Technologies
DOE announced up to $45 million for research to advance solar hardware and systems integration, in addition to additional developments.
December 16, 2020
Announcments and News from the Office of Nuclear Energy
Energy Department’s Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program Awards $30 million in Initial Funding for Risk Reduction Projects
DOE to support five U.S. advanced reactor designs through cost-shared partnerships to prepare them for future demonstrations.
December 15, 2020
Department of Energy Issues Final Rules to Ensure American Families Have Access to High-performance, Labor-Saving Clothes Washers, Dryers...
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued two Final Rules focused on quality-of-life improvements for the American people.
December 14, 2020
Department of Energy Issues Small Business Research and Development Funding Opportunity Announcement
DOE Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer programs issued 2nd Funding Opportunity Announcement for Fiscal Year 2021.
December 10, 2020
Department of Energy Extends Third Set of LNG Export Authorizations Through 2050
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) extended the terms of seven long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) export authorizations through 2050.
December 10, 2020
Department of Energy Announces $128 Million for Sustainable Transportation Research
DOE announced an investment of up to $128 million in funding for research and development of sustainable transportation resources and technologies.
December 10, 2020
Department of Energy to Provide $32 Million for Advanced Computational Research in the Sciences
Awards Will Team Physical Scientists with Experts in Advanced Computing
December 9, 2020
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U.S. Department of Energy to Support America’s New National Space Policy
The Department of Energy has been a key player in U.S. space activities and will continue that role in support of America’s leadership in space.
December 7, 2020
Department of Energy to Provide $12 Million for Nuclear Data Research
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide up to $12 million for new research on nuclear data.
December 4, 2020
Energy Department Awards $2 Million to American-Made Solar Prize Competitors
DOE works to bring hardware technology innovations to market faster and to bolster American competitiveness in solar hardware manufacturing.
December 1, 2020
DOE Issues Notice of Guidance for Potential Loan Applicants Involving Critical Minerals
The DOE has issued new guidance for applications to the Loan Programs Office, stating a preference for projects related to critical minerals.
December 1, 2020
Department of Energy Announces 2020 U.S. Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Awardees
Today, DOE recognizes nine accomplished women for their achievements and leadership in clean energy as part of the U.S C3E Initiative.
November 30, 2020
U.S. Departments of the Interior and Energy Launch New Collaboration for Improved Safety and Environmental Stewardship in Offshore Energy...
DOI Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and DOE have issued a FOA for up to $40 million for the OESI 2.0 to support various improvements.
November 24, 2020
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $35 Million in Funding for Hydrokinetic Turbine Development
Today, DOE announced $35 million in funding for 11 projects as part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) SHARKS program.
November 20, 2020
Department of Energy Cites Fluor Idaho, LLC for Nuclear Safety Program Violations
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Preliminary Notice of Violation (PNOV) to Fluor Idaho, LLC (Fluor Idaho) for violations
November 18, 2020
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $16 Million in funding for Phase 1 of Ultra-High Temperature Materials Program
DOE announced $16 million in funding as part of Phase 1 of the ARPA-E Ultrahigh Temperature Impervious Materials Advancing Turbine Efficiency program.
November 18, 2020
Utah State University’s Seth Manesse Wins First Individual CyberForce Competition™
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Seth Manesse of Utah State University as the winner of its sixth annual CyberForce Competition.
November 17, 2020
DOE to Provide $100 Million for High Energy Physics Research
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide $100 million over the next four years for new research in high energy physics.
November 16, 2020
DOE to Provide $15 Million for New Bioimaging Instrumentation and Approaches
DOE to provide funding for bioimaging research to develop new and improved instrumentation to visualize metabolic processes in living cells.
November 12, 2020
Energy Department Releases its Hydrogen Program Plan
DOE released its Hydrogen Program Plan to provide a strategic framework for its hydrogen research, development, and demonstration activities.
November 12, 2020
Energy Department Announces $130 Million in Solar Technology Projects
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced selections for $130 million in new projects to advance solar technologies.
November 5, 2020
Trump Administration Works with State of California to Advance Next Steps For Cleanup At ETEC
DOE announced several significant steps to continue progress in the cleanup of Area IV of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) in California.