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April 17, 2013
2013 NEJC Post-Conference Summary

Another Successful Year for the 2013 National Environmental Justice Conference and Training Program

April 16, 2013
Energy Department Announces New Investment in Nuclear Fuel Storage Research

As part of its commitment to developing an effective strategy for the safe and secure storage and management of used nuclear fuel, the Energy Department announced a new dry storage research and development project led by the Electric Power Research Institute.

April 15, 2013
Alleged Mismanagement of the Department of Energy's Executive Protection Operations, INS-SR-13-02

The Office of Special Operations (Special Operations) has primary responsibility for the protection and evacuation of the Secretary of Energy and other executive personnel as designated by the Secretary.  Special Operations, a part of the Office of Health, Safety and Security (HSS), employs special agents charged with managing executive protection operations.  These special agents apply tactics, techniques and procedures designed to protect an individual from physical assault or harm.  Special Operations agents are augmented by Office of Secure Transportation (OST) agents while the Secreta

April 12, 2013
DOE employees and ECA members discuss the Department's Asset Revitalization Initiative.
ARI Task Force, ECA Work to Stimulate Regional Economies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – DOE’s Asset Revitalization Initiative (ARI) Task Force met with the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) this week to advance the Department’s processes for transferring excess land and other assets to communities for beneficial reuse.

April 10, 2013
President’s 2014 Budget Proposal Makes Critical Investments in Innovation, Clean Energy and National Security Priorities

President’s 2014 Budget Proposal Makes Critical Investments in Innovation, Clean Energy and National Security Priorities

April 9, 2013
This Earth Day, Get Your Energy-Saving Questions Answered

Join us for an Earth Day Google+ Hangout and get a chance to be featured on Energy.gov! Read on for details on how to participate.

April 9, 2013
Deputy Secretary Poneman to Host Media Briefing on Energy Department FY 2014 Budget Request

On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman will host a media briefing on the Energy Department’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request

April 8, 2013
Spanning 34 acres, the Savannah River Site Biomass Cogeneration Facility is the culmination of 30 months and more than 600,000 hours of labor.
EM Exceeds Sustainability Goal by Reducing Carbon Footprint

WASHINGTON, D.C. – EM has surpassed another DOE sustainability goal, this time reducing its carbon footprint by 44 percent, well ahead of the Department’s 15 percent target for fiscal year 2012.

April 8, 2013
Quarterly Nuclear Deployment Scorecard - April 2013

The scorecard includes news updates, regulatory status, reactor design certification, early site permits, new plant construction progress, and expected operation dates.

April 4, 2013
Energy Department Announces Five-Year Renewal of Funding for Bioenergy Research Centers

Centers Will Receive $25 Million per Year for Innovative Biofuel Research