THIS THURSDAY- Join ECA's Virtual Meeting: Investor Outlook on Advanced Nuclear Development ECA Staff | 9/28/2022 |
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As part of our New Nuclear Initiative, ECA invites you on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 3:00 pm Eastern to continue a conversation with Jim Schaefer, Senior Managing Director at Guggenheim Securities, on the investor outlook for advanced nuclear development. Jim was a featured speaker this summer at the ECA Forum on New Nuclear Development in Salt Lake City, and will provide additional input in light of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
In addition to Jim, ECA is excited to host Steve Comello from the EFI
Foundation, the 501c3 arm of the Energy Futures Initiative. EFI and the EFI Foundation - founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernie Moniz - are organizations dedicated to harnessing the power of technology and policy innovation to accelerate the clean energy transition.
There is no cost to participate in the this event, however advance registration is
required. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the event.
We look forward to a very timely, informative discussion with opportunities for questions and answers. If you have any
questions or if ECA can be of any assistance, please contact Sarah Templeton, ECA Program Manager, at saraht@energyca.org or Kara Colton, ECA Director of Nuclear Policy, at kara.colton@energyca.org.
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Consent-based siting FOA Q&A with Dr. Katy Huff and Sam Brinton DOE-NE | 09/29/22 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is using a consent-based siting approach to identify sites for interim storage location(s) for the nation’s spent nuclear fuel. DOE issued a $16 million funding opportunity announcement (FOA) to support public engagement with DOE’s consent-based siting activities. This FOA will allow communities to learn more about consent-based siting, management of spent nuclear fuel, and interim storage facility siting considerations. This funding opportunity will support a group of awardees who will
represent a consent-based siting consortia that will operate over a period of 18-24 months. Groups in the consortia will act as information, engagement, and resource hubs to enable mutual learning, promote community participation, and provide direct grants to interested communities. Dr. Kathryn Huff, DOE’s
Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, will provide a high-level overview on consent-based siting. Following, Sam Brinton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Spent Nuclear Fuel and Waste Disposition, will provide updates on the consent-based siting program and background on the recently issued FOA. Date and Time: Oct 3, 2022 at 03:00 PM Eastern |
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GAO Briefing on DOE's Environmental Management Program Thursday,
October 20, 2022 – 12:00 PM Eastern ECA will host a free, virtual briefing with Nathan Anderson, Director, Natural Resources and Environment, for the Government Accountability Office (GAO). This year, GAO has released several reports about DOE's Environmental Management (EM) program. They include: - June 16: Improvements Needed to Measure Progress of Cleanup of Formerly Used Defense Sites
- July 13: Enhanced Coordination, Prioritization, and Leadership Commitment Could Improve DOE Research and Development Efforts
- July 27: DOE's Efforts to Manage Depleted Uranium Would Benefit from Clearer Legal
Authorities
- July 29: Hanford Site Cleanup Costs Continue to Rise, but Opportunities Exist to Save Tens of Billions of Dollars
- September 28: Actions Needed to Determine Whether DOE's New Contracting Approach
is Achieving Desired Results
- September 29: DOE Needs to Improve Transparency in Planning for Disposal of Certain Low-Level Waste
Register today to hear GAO's insights about the findings and recommendations from these reports. |
Interactive guide for communities and governments to help navigate nuclear waste cleanup The Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) recently released the Guide to Successful Environmental Cleanup, an interactive online resource that provides frequently asked questions, case studies, and recommendations regarding nuclear waste cleanup. To assist local government officials, their communities, and federal agencies in deciphering the complexities of the environmental cleanup process, ECA developed this guide to facilitate future successful cleanups. |
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Stay Current on Activities in the DOE World
Read the latest edition of the ECA Bulletin, a regular newsletter providing a detailed brief of ECA activities, legislative news, and major events from across the DOE complex. Have suggestions for future editions? Email bulletin@energyca.org.
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Learn More about Cleanup Sites with ECA's DOE Site Profiles
ECA's new site profiles detail DOE's 13 active Environmental Management cleanup sites and national laboratories, highlighting their history, missions, and priorities. The profiles are a key source for media, stakeholders, and the public to learn more about DOE site activities, contractors, advisory boards, and their surrounding local governments.
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