Energy News
Department of Energy Announces $95 Million for Small Business Research and Development Grants
86 grants will support scientific innovation.
April 15, 2019
DOE’s Science Graduate Student Research Program Selects 70 Students to Pursue Research at DOE Laboratories
Program provides supplemental funds for graduate awardees to conduct part of their thesis research at a host DOE laboratory.
April 12, 2019
Department of Energy Announces $100M in Investments in Coal FIRST
Flexible, Innovative, Resilient, Small, and Transformative initiative aims to develop coal plants of the future.
April 12, 2019
President Trump Signs Executive Orders Paving the Way for Energy Infrastructure Development
Executive Orders promote energy infrastructure, economic growth and cross border permitting.
April 10, 2019
Department of Energy Announces $87 Million for Coal Research and Development Projects
R&D; projects for coal-fueled power plants and technologies will fall under five separate funding opportunity announcements.
April 10, 2019
Department of Energy Announces $20 Million to Develop Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools
ARPA-E looks to accelerate incorporation of artificial intelligence and machine learning into energy technology.
April 5, 2019
DOE Announces $59 Million to Accelerate Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research
Funding opportunity seeks projects to address priorities in advanced batteries and electric drive systems, energy efficient mobility systems and more.
April 3, 2019
Department of Energy to Provide $40 Million to Develop Quantum Computing Software
Teams to build new algorithms and software tools for emerging quantum systems.
April 2, 2019
DOE Announces $20 Million for a Regional Initiative to Accelerate Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
Projects will help identify and address regional storage and transport challenges currently facing the development of CCUS.
April 1, 2019
Department of Energy Cites CH2M Hill Plateau Remediation Company for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Violations
DOE’s enforcement program holds contractors accountable for meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining a safe workplace.
April 1, 2019
Speeches
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Keeping the Nation’s Critical Energy Infrastructure Secure and Resilient Requires a Strong STEM Workforce
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Bruce Walker, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Electricity, lays out why STEM is invaluable to their mission.
Students Visit Hanford Mock-up to Learn About STEM Career Opportunities
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Local high school students recently visited a high-tech mock-up at the Hanford Site to learn about science, technology, engineering and math careers.
More Than 3,500 Students Explore Engineering With WIPP Workers
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Employees of Nuclear Waste Partnership recently participated in Engineers Week events, providing presentations to over 3,500 students.
Hanford Employees Show Local Students the World of Engineering
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Employees with EM’s Office of River Protection Hanford tank operations contractor recently helped area students discover the wonders of engineering.
CWC Opens Doors for New Grads Seeking Jobs in Wind
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The competition includes two multi-faceted challenges: design, build, and test a wind turbine; and plan and financially analyze a wind plant.
Collegiate Wind Competition Provides Students with Opportunities
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This competition challenges interdisciplinary teams of undergraduate students to create unique solutions to complex wind energy projects.
Graduate Fellow Feature: Lauryn Williams
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Lauryn Williams is part of the NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program, a unique opportunity for recent graduates to join the Nuclear Security Enterprise.
8 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day
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Today is International Women’s Day, a worldwide celebration about the incredible contributions to society women have made throughout history.
Women of Water Power
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To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, we’ve interviewed some of the women working across the Water Power Technologies Office.
NNSA fellows learn the ins and outs of building their future
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The NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program recently held a two-day career event to prepare fellows for the next steps in their careers.
Media Advisories
Secretary Perry to Participate in Discussion on Powering the Grid
Secretary Rick Perry will participate in a keynote conversation with RealClearPolitics Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon.
March 28, 2019
Secretary Perry to Give Remarks at Global Innovation Reception
Secretary Perry will give remarks at the Global Innovation Reception alongside FIRST Global to celebrate the 2019 FIRST Global Robotics Challenge.
March 26, 2019
Secretary Perry to Visit Vogtle 3&4 Site
Secretary Perry will deliver remarks at Vogtle Nuclear Plant in Georgia.
March 19, 2019
Under Secretary Dabbar to Visit Fermi National Lab
U.S. Under Secretary for Science Paul Dabbar will be at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory for the PIP-II Groundbreaking Ceremony.
March 14, 2019
DOE at CERAWeek and Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation Ministerial
Leadership will participate in the following press engagements and meetings at CERAWeek by IHS Markit and the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy.
March 13, 2019
Department of Energy at CERAWeek: Day Three
On Wednesday, Energy Department leadership will participate in the following press engagements and bilateral meetings at CERAWeek.
March 12, 2019
Secretary Perry at CERAWeek: Day Two
On Tuesday, March 12th, Secretary Perry will participate in the following press engagements and bilateral meetings at CERAWeek.
March 11, 2019
Secretary Perry at CERAWeek: Day One
Secretary Perry will participate in the following strategic energy dialogue and bilateral meetings on the sidelines of CERAWeek by IHS Markit.
March 8, 2019
Secretary Perry to Give Remarks Before the Latino Coalition
U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will speak before The Latino Coalition’s Legislative Summit on Wednesday, March 6.
March 5, 2019
Secretary Perry to Hold SEAB Meeting
Secretary Perry will welcome his members of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB) to convene for their first meeting.
February 27, 2019
#STEMRising
Laboratory, Northern New Mexico College Launch Radiation Protection Course to Help Fill High-demand Jobs
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April 12, 2019
New associate degree program starts in June, includes internship opportunities at Laboratory.
Opportunity for High School Students to Meet Professionals One on One at Fermilab’s STEM Career Expo on Wednesday, April 17
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April 10, 2019
The annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Career Expo, will put students face to face with their STEM futures.
Your A.I. Career: Alnur's Story
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April 5, 2019
From video games to an A.I. career -- meet Alnur Ali, soon-to-be Ph.D. graduate in Machine Learning at Carnegie Mellon University.
Keeping the Nation’s Critical Energy Infrastructure Secure and Resilient Requires a Strong STEM Workforce
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April 5, 2019
Bruce Walker, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Electricity, lays out why STEM is invaluable to their mission.
The New American Energy Era
How innovation is ushering in a new era of American energy.