ECA SUMMER WEBINAR SERIESTHE DOE AI INFRASTRUCTURE & ENERGY INITIATIVE: WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR DOE SITES
On April 3, 2025, Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced DOE’s AI Infrastructure and Energy Initiative. Under this initiative DOE will lease some of its underutilized land for Data Center and AI Infrastructure Development including energy projects. “DOE is considering opportunities to utilize these assets in a manner that enhances the United States’ leading position in AI and
benefits local economies.” Join ECA on May 22 to learn about the initiative and its upcoming steps. Speakers will include: - Facilitator: Robbie Bennett – President & CEO, SRSCRO
- Kristen Ellis – EM-4, DOE Office of Environmental Management
- Neelesh Nerurkar - Acting Executive Director, DOE Office of
Policy
- Rob Seifert – Director, Infrastructure Disposition & Regulatory Policy, DOE
- Ron Corbin - Senior Vice President of Energy Development, Sabey Data Center
- Will Williams – President & CEO, Western SC
- Seth Kirshenberg – Executive Director, Energy Communities Alliance
For more information, find the request for information (RFI) by clicking here, or visit DOE's website.
ROGER JARRELL, ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EM, TO SPEAK AT THE NATIONAL CLEANUP WORKSHOP
September 23 - 25, 2025 | Crystal Gateway
Marriott | Arlington, VA
Join us for the 11th annual National Cleanup Workshop (NCW), to be held September 24-25, 2025 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott - Arlington, VA. Hear from Roger Jarrell, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) and Acting Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM), and a growing list of illustrious federal representatives, industry officials and state and local leaders speaking at this year’s Workshop. Hosted by ECA with the cooperation
of the Energy Facility Contractors Group and DOE-EM; this is one of the largest events in the country dealing with the issues tackled by the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management (EM). TAKE A FIRST LOOK AT WHO'S SPEAKING!
Roger Jarrell | Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary,
DOE-EM
Brent Gerry | Mayor, City of West Richland, WA; Chair, ECA
Rebecca Casper | Mayor, City of Idaho Falls, ID; Vice-Chair, ECA
David "DJ" Johnson | Vice President, Honeywell Federal Solutions; EFCOG Board Chair
Heatherly Dukes | President, Technical Service Group, BWX Technologies, Inc.
Carol Johnson | President and Program Manager, Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure
(H2C)
Jeff Kendall | President, AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear
Mark Whitney | President, Energy and Environment, Amentum
... and more!
Make sure to register before July 1, 2025, to receive the early bird discount rate! The cost of registration will increase after July 1.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, September 24 8:00am National Cleanup Workshop 5:30pm Evening Reception for all NCW Attendees Thursday, September 25
8:00am National Cleanup Workshop SPONSORSHIP
NCW sponsorships offer an excellent opportunity to showcase your company, maximize networking opportunities with attendees, and host
an exhibit booth during the forum. Click here to learn more!
The National Cleanup Workshop is hosted by the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) with the cooperation of the Energy Facility Contractors Group (EFCOG) and the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM)*.
UPCOMING SENATE HEARINGS TO REVIEW BUDGET REQUEST FOR DOE & THE FY2026 NDAA
A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Department of Energy On Wednesday, May 21, at 2:30pm ET, Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Christopher Wright will appear before the Senate Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development for a hearing on "A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Department of Energy". Wright had previously appeared before the House Energy and Water Development Subcommittee to speak on the President's Budget Request as it relates to
DOE. To view the hearing live at that date, or a recording afterwards, click here. Review of the Defense Authorization Request for FY2026 and the Future Years Defense Program The Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee will hold a hearing on "The Department of Energy's Atomic Energy Defense Activities and Department of Defense Nuclear Weapons Program in Review of the Defense Authorization Request for FY2026 and the Future Years Defense Program." on
Tuesday, May 20, at 4:45pm ET. Those appearing before the committee will include James McConnell; Acting Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Roger Jarrell; Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Environmental Management. To view the hearing live at the date, or a recording afterwards, click here.
WHAT YOU'VE MISSED: The US buried millions of gallons of wartime nuclear waste – Doge cuts could wreck the cleanup Residents have long spearheaded an operation to deal with 56m gallons of nuclear waste left behind in dozens of underground tanks – a cleanup that is expected to cost half a trillion dollars and may not be completed until 2100. The government has called it “one of the largest and most expensive
environmental cleanup projects worldwide” Read the full story NRC news roundup Here’s a look at some recent
announcements from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Summer SLR: The NRC this month published its
final environmental impact statement for Summer Unit 1’s subsequent license renewal application. Dubbed a supplemental EIS, the report is an important step in determining if Dominion Energy can continue operating its 966-MWe Westinghouse pressurized water reactor unit for an additional 20 years beyond August 6, 2042, the current end of its
license. Read the
full story Oklo Completes Key Siting Milestone for First Commercial Nuclear Fast Reactor at INL Advanced nuclear developer Oklo announced it has successfully completed borehole drilling for site characterization work at its Idaho National Laboratory (INL) site, marking a pivotal milestone as the company progresses toward constructing its first commercial Aurora Powerhouse—a liquid sodium–cooled fast reactor designed for scalable
deployment. Read the full story
GoneFission Nuclear Report - Oak Ridge Nuclear Center
of Excellence May 13, 2025 | S5 E2 One of America’s largest government contractors has announced plans to establish a new Nuclear Center of Excellence in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Amentum said its new Center will serve as a strategic hub for nuclear expertise, engineering and
operational excellence. Mark Whitney, President of Amentum’s Energy and Environment Business, talks with host Michael Butler about the new Center and more in this week’s episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report podcast. https://gonefissionpodcast.com/ NucleCast - Tom Summers: The Balance of Safety and Mission in Nuclear Operations May 13, 2025 | S02 E218 In this episode of NucleCast, Adam interviews Tom Summers, the acting chairman of the Defense Nuclear Facility Safety Board (DNFSB). They discuss the DNFSB's mission to ensure safety in nuclear operations, the balance between safety and mission accomplishment, the challenges of aging infrastructure, and the board's commitment
to modernization and technological advancements. Tom emphasizes the importance of safety oversight in the context of national security and the need for a next generation of nuclear safety leaders. https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/
Spring into Strategy: Radiation Messaging and Outreach - Organized by NNSA Office of Nuclear Incident Policy & Cooperation Virtual | Multiple Dates Register Here ECA Webinar - What You Need to Know: AI Infrastructure on DOE Sites Virtual | May 22, 2:00pm ET Register Here Spent Fuel Solutions Webinar Virtual | May 22, 5:00pm ET RSVP Here National Cleanup Workshop 2025 Arlington, VA | September 23 - 25 Learn More Here
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