REVIEW DOE BUDGET WITH ECA'S FEDERAL BUDGET TRACKER; HEARINGS ON DOE BUDGET UPCOMING
Last month, the Department of Energy (DOE) Appendix for the President’s Discretionary Budget Request was released, as a part of Technical Supplement to the
2026 Budget (Request) Appendix. In conjunction, DOE released a summary of its funding, the Budget in Brief. ECA has prepared graphs to help compare topline funding for DOE, its Offices, and EM sites over the past two fiscal years. Please see
below:
*FY2025 Enacted topline not available for all Offices **NNSA & DOE Discretionary total does not include $4.782 billion in Reconciliation resources for NNSA.
Note that one the largest cuts in the EM program is to the WIPP site, which is relied on heavily by every other EM site and by NNSA for disposal for national defense TRU waste – a critical national defense mission. As noted, this is the President’s REQUEST for a budget.
Congress will be holding budget hearings over the next couple of weeks to “mark-up” the President’s request and develop the actual budget for all federal agencies. The House Committee on Energy and
Commerce Energy Subcommittee will hold a hearing today (June 10 at 10:00am ET) to review the FY2026 budget for the Department of Energy. To view the hearing, and review the hearing mmo, click here. The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will also be holding a "Full Committee Hearing to Examine the President's Budget Request
for the U.S. Department of the Interior for Fiscal Year 2026". The hearing will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, June 11 at 10:00am. To view the hearing live, click here! Congress
typically amends President budget requests. The House and Senate Energy and Water Development Subcommittees on Appropriations is responsible for appropriations pertaining to DOE and NNSA programs. Click here to review the Appendix document published by the OMB, and click here to review the DOE Budget in Brief. The Department of Energy Appendix can be found in the Appendix document beginning on Page 281. To learn more about how the budget and appropriations process impacts DOE programs, visit ECA’s website. ECA looks forward to providing updates on the budget as they develop, so be sure to subscribe to the ECA Bulletin for future
updates!
JOIN ETEC IN THE OAK RIDGE CORRIDOR FOR THE NUCLEAR OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP
July 22 - 23, 2025 | Knoxville Convention Center
WHAT IS NOW? - NOW is ETEC's Nuclear Opportunities Workshop, Tennessee’s premier nuclear industry conference focused on all things nuclear: fission, fusion, isotopes, environmental management, AI in nuclear, workforce and more. Join ETEC and a variety of experts and enthusiasts in
the Oak Ridge Corridor for this growing, engaging, and informative conference.
For more information, including agenda, supporter opportunities, and travel and lodging information, click here.
MID-YEAR UPDATE ON DOE-EM CLEANUP PROGRESS WITH HOUSE NUCLEAR CLEANUP CAUCUS TODAY
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 federal representatives, industry officials and state and local leaders. 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: Wisconsin Assembly committee advances nuclear siting, conference plan A pair of bills related to
promoting nuclear energy’s future in Wisconsin passed through Assembly committee on Wednesday with its $2.25 million appropriation removed. The bills create a nuclear siting study and holding a nuclear power summit. The siting study in the amended Assembly
Bill 108 would now also include fusion generation and would be due to the Legislature 19 months after the bill goes into effect. Assembly Bill 132 would require the organization of a Nuclear Power Summit in Madison at a new University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering building. Read the full story Former NRC commissioners lend support to efforts to eliminate mandatory hearings A group of nine former commissioners of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission sent a letter Wednesday to the chairs and ranking members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee, lending their support to efforts to remove mandatory hearings from the
reactor licensing process. The move could speed up the new reactor licensing process by about three to six months and save millions of dollars. “We believe Congress can safely eliminate the mandatory hearing requirement without worrying that doing so will compromise safety or public involvement in the NRC process,” the letter reads. “In short, the statutory mandatory hearing serves only to cause delay and impose needless expense. It should be
eliminated.” Read the full story Trio of GAIN vouchers for sensors,
materials, and fuels testing The Department of Energy announced on June 5 that three companies—all of which are new to the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) voucher program—will receive vouchers to support their research on advanced fuels, materials, and sensors. The second round fiscal year 2025 vouchers will let the companies access specialized research facilities and expertise in the DOE’s national laboratory
complex. Read the full story
GoneFission Nuclear Report - Oak Ridge Nuclear Center
of Excellence May 13, 2025 | S5 E2 Dr. Stephen Nagy discusses Japan's strategic positioning in a complex geopolitical landscape, particularly in relation to the U.S.-China rivalry. He explores Japan's economic ties with China, the challenges posed by regional security
threats, and the evolving strategies Japan is employing to navigate these issues. The conversation delves into Japan's historical pacifism, the potential for nuclear deterrence discussions, and the importance of trade agreements and technological cooperation in ensuring regional stability. https://gonefissionpodcast.com/ NucleCast -Dr. Tom Karako: Understanding the Golden Dome Initiative June 3, 2025 | S02 E221 In this episode of NucleCast, Adam speaks with Dr. Tom Karako from the Center for Strategic and International Studies about the Golden Dome initiative, a response to increasing air and missile threats. They discuss the initiative's purpose, its funding
structure, and the importance of missile defense in national security. The conversation also covers the role of space in missile defense, critiques of the Golden Dome initiative, and the need for more capacity and sensors in the defense strategy. 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 | Next Session June 10 Register Here Nuclear Opportunities Workshop Knoxville, TN | July 22 - 23 Learn More Here National Cleanup Workshop 2025 Arlington, VA | September 23 - 25 Learn More
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