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At COP28, Countries Launch Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050, Recognizing the Key Role of Nuclear Energy in Reaching Net Zero |
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Energy.gov | December 1, 2023
Declaration recognizes the key role of nuclear energy in keeping within reach the goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees celsius. |
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Three Microreactor Experiments to Watch Starting in 2026 |
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Office of Nuclear Energy | December 13, 2023
Need to power a seafood processing facility in a remote Alaskan town? How about a military base or a disaster relief center after a devastating hurricane? |
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $7 Million to Enhance University Nuclear Programs |
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Department of Energy | December 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released two funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) to spur nuclear energy research and development at U.S. colleges and universities. DOE has allocated a combined $7 million for the University Reactor Sharing and Outreach Program and University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization FOAs. |
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Office of Environmental Management Announces New Initative to Support Atomic Legacy |
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ECA Staff | 12/1/2023
The Office of Environmental Management made an exciting announcement this week and revealed their latest initiative, The Atomic Legacy Preservation Network (ALPN). |
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Approves Construction Permit for Hermes Demonstration Reactor |
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Office of Nuclear Energy | December 12, 2023
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has voted to issue a construction permit to Kairos Power for the Hermes demonstration reactor to be built at the Heritage Center Industrial Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. |
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Laying the Foundation for Advanced Reactors |
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Nuclear Newswire | November 15, 2023
Climate change presents a grave threat, demanding increasing reliance on low-carbon energy over the coming decades. |
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Join Our Clean H2 Tax Guidance Webinar |
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Following the Biden-Harris Administration's multibillion-dollar Hydrogen Hub announcement, the IRS is now poised to issue clean hydrogen tax credits to support H2 development across the country – and we're hosting a webinar as soon as the guidance is released. |
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View the Benton-Franklin Trends Quarterly Newsletter |
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Benton-Franklin Trends seeks to improve local, public decision making by providing relevant data in an easily navigable website. The data are offered as neutral information for all parties involved in public policy issues. |
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Washington SBDC December Webinar Schedule |
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No-cost webinars for entrepreneurs & small business owners. |
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DOE Releases First in Series of Reports Highlighting Pathways Toward Clean Hydrogen EarthShot |
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U.S. Department of Energy | December 5, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the findings of a report highlighting ways to achieve the Department’s goal of making hydrogen an affordable, abundant source of clean energy and examining different pathways to get there through thermal conversion. |
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Washington Clean Energy Testbeds Announce Applications Open for Spring Cohort |
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The Washington Clean Energy Testbeds have recently partnered with the CleanTech Alliance and VertueLab to establish the Northwest Cleantech Innovation Network through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Program for Innovation Clusters (EPIC).
Now accepting applications for the next round of CHIP! Applications are due February 2nd, 2024, with work expected to begin in March 2024. |
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Energy Forward Alliance Selects Executive Director |
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After an extensive search, the Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) and Energy Forward Alliance (EFA) Executive Committee selected Sean V. O’Brien as the Executive Director. |
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If We Don't Decarbonize in Time, Do We Have a Plan B? |
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Read the entire James Conca Nuclear Newswire article below. |
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Idaho National Laboratory Makes Commercial Grade HALEU Fuel for Testing |
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Researchers at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) recently made commercial-grade high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel pellets. |
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Mock Interview Event |
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Volunteers needed for Tri Tech Mock interview event.
Contact Lisa.Mckinney@ksd.org for more information. |
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Technology Alliance Happenings |
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Subscribe to TechAlliance updates on events, including their Discovery Series. |
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Richland to Host ECA Forum: Hosting New Nuclear Development |
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Building on the momentum from successful meetings in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Paducah, Kentucky, the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) is excited to announce it will host its third ECA Forum on Hosting New Nuclear Development in Richland, Washington, May 7-10, 2024. |
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DOE Releases Funding Opportunity Announcement for Community Capacity Building Grant Program |
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DOE Office of Environmental Management | December 6, 2023
the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Environmental Management released a competitive Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Community Capacity Building Grant Program (CCBGP). Eligibility for awards is restricted to Disadvantaged Communities and DOE anticipates making multiple financial assistance awards.
The awards will focus on reinvestment in disadvantaged communities impacted by decades of nuclear defense and research missions, and currently hosting environmental cleanup sites. The awards will also focus on strengthening relationships with communities by supporting projects that serve community and economic development goals, promote revitalization efforts, and promote inclusive community engagement practices. |
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