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 – Rob Seifert – Director, Infrastructure Disposition & Regulatory Policy, DOE-EM
- Rob 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.
ENERGY SECRETARY TO APPEAR BEFORE SENATE HEARING TO REVIEW BUDGET REQUEST FOR DOE
Later today, 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.
DOE ANNOUCES DOME NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO SCHEDULE
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invites reactor developers to submit applications for scheduling their microreactor experiments
in the Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (DOME) test bed facility. DOME is intended to defray costs and accelerate American microreactor development and commercialization for
reactor developers by providing access to a state-of-the-art containment structure where they can perform fueled advanced reactor experiments. DOE has released an application guide to help reactor developers through the submission process. The sequencing of reactor experiments will be based on several criteria including technology readiness, fuel type and availability, regulatory approval plan, and the developer’s
capabilities. Interested applicants must provide their contact information by 7:00 p.m. ET on June 5, 2025. Respondents will then receive additional instructions and a secure link via email for submitting applications. Applications are due by 7:00 p.m. ET on June 19, 2025. Currently under
construction, DOME will be ready to receive the first microreactor experiment as soon as 2026, with testing likely to begin in 2027, pending the full completion of an environmental review.
To learn more about NRIC and the DOME test bed visit nric.inl.gov.
IAEA Webinar on Collaborative Pathways to Sustainability and Circularity in Environmental Remediation: Integrating Stakeholder Engagement in the Decision-Making Process
The IAEA is excited to announce an upcoming webinar focused on the critical topics of participatory decision making and stakeholder engagement within the realms of sustainability and circularity. This event will
delve into the nuances associated with the process of involving diverse stakeholders in decision-making processes, ensuring that all voices are heard and really valued. By fostering collaborative approaches, the aim is to drive sustainable practices and promote circular economy principles. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts, share your insights, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Mark your calendars and be part of the conversation that shapes tomorrow! Our speakers will be: - Laura Hermann (USA) - Hermann provides technical assistance for stakeholder engagements related to the deployment of new energy technologies and serves as the Deputy Executive Director of the Energy Communities Alliance.
- Nazanin Love (Belgium) – Voluntary Research Fellow at the Centre for Environmental Sciences at Hasselt University in Belgium. During her
PhD, conducted in affiliation with the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK CEN), she investigated the social aspects of using NORM-containing industrial residues in building materials by exploring stakeholder perceptions
- Mariko Nishizawa (Japan) – Nuclear Reform Monitoring Committee at Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO)
- Satya Patchineelam (Brazil) – Social Environmentalist. Network Coordinator resettlement, gender, riverine community and
livelihood specialist – Erasmus University Rotterdam
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)*.
WHAT YOU'VE MISSED: Latest Move Brings Oak Ridge’s Total Land Transfers to Over 1,800 Acres OAK
RIDGE, Tenn. — The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and contractor UCOR’s successful cleanup of a former uranium enrichment complex continues to boost economic development opportunities for the region, with the latest providing a 32-acre parcel for private sector use. OREM recently completed the land transfer at the East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP) to the Industrial Development Board of Oak Ridge, bringing the site’s total amount of property transferred from federal ownership for economic reuse to 1,832
acres. Read the full story Feds pick temporary manager for 13,000 workers at WA’s toxic Hanford site The Department of Energy has picked Brian Harkins the acting manager of the Hanford site in Eastern Washington just weeks after naming him acting deputy manager. The former DOE
Hanford manager, Brian Vance, resigned for reasons he did not make public, and his last day of work was April 24. Read the full story Pantex completes first B61-13, the latest nuclear gravity bomb, ahead of schedule AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Pantex Plant in Amarillo completed the first B61-13, the latest nuclear gravity bomb, nearly a year ahead of schedule. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright stamped the bomb during a ceremony on Monday. 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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