TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS & WHAT TO KNOW THIS WEEK
- Yesterday (September 15) the House unveiled their plan for a continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding until November 21, the Friday before Thanksgiving.
- Theodore "Ted" Garrish to be approved by the Senate to be the Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy's Assistant
Secretary of Nuclear Energy.
- ECA's latest report "From the Atomic Age to New Nuclear" highlights new nuclear projects across the country - see more below!
- Westchester Executive opposes reopening Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant
- EEI Sends Letter to Congress addressing permitting reform
- The National Cleanup Workshop is less than a week away! Don't Miss out - register now!
- Visit ECA on LinkedIn for regular updates
CONGRESS TO PASS NOVEMBER 20 STOPGAP; SENATE POISED TO CONFIRM DOE LEADERSHIP
Yesterday (September 15) the House unveiled their plan for a continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding until November 21, the Friday before Thanksgiving. Extending the current resolution beyond its September 30 deadline is crucial to averting a government shutdown on October 1, the beginning of fiscal year 2026. The House aims to vote on the measure
on Friday (September 19). At 11:00 am ET today, the Senate will move to approve a package of 48 nominations. Nominations relevant to ECA members include: - Theodore J. Garrish, to be an Assistant Secretary
of Energy (DOE Office of Nuclear Energy)
- Scott Pappano, to be Principal Deputy Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration
ECA looks forward to discussing the impacts CR extension will have as well as how new leadership will direct the Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management and Office of Nuclear Energy at this year's National Cleanup Workshop. To learn more about the Workshop, keep
reading below!
ECA REPORT HIGHLIGHTS UPCOMING AND ONGOING NUCLEAR PROJECTS
Communities across the country that were once home to government nuclear sites and/or former commercial energy plants are ready to help the United States today unleash the next wave of nuclear technologies. In ECA's latest report, “From the Atomic Age to New Nuclear,” ECA captures a snapshot of the nuclear projects underway in the United States and lays out the
attributes that make energy communities optimal for this new era of American nuclear leadership. See below for charts showcasing these projects that can be found in the report!
THE NATIONAL CLEANUP WORKSHOP IS NEXT WEEK - REGISTER BEFORE YOU MISS OUT!
September 24 - 25, 2025 | Crystal Gateway Marriott | Arlington, VA September is finally here, which means National Cleanup Workshop, to be held September 24-25 at the
Crystal Gateway Marriott - Arlington, VA, is just around the corner!
Join us to hear from a wide array of federal representatives, industry officials and state and local leaders. We will explore how the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management is working to drive down risks while also building up new opportunities for communities and the nation.
If you haven’t secured your spot, now’s the time!
WHO'S SPEAKING?
Joel Bradburne | Acting Assistant Secretary DOE-EM, Portsmouth Paducah Project Office Manager James McConnell | Acting Principal Deputy Administrator, NNSA
Greg
Sosson | Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Field Operations, DOE-EM
Kristen Ellis | Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regulatory and Policy Affairs, DOE-EM
Brent Gerry | Mayor, City of West Richland, WA; Chair, ECA
Rebecca Casper | Mayor, City of Idaho Falls, ID; Vice-Chair, ECA
Jonathan “JD” Dowell | Senior Vice President,
Fluor
Heatherly Dukes | President, BWXT Technical Services Group
DJ Johnson | Vice President, Federal Solutions Business Enterprise, Honeywell Federal Solutions; Chair, EFCOG
Mark Johnson | Principal Vice President, High Level Waste Facility, Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP), Bechtel
Jeff Kendall | President, AtkinsRéalis U.S. Nuclear
Michael
Lempke | President, Nuclear and Environmental Services, HII
Mark Whitney | President, Amentum
...and more!
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 EXHIBITS & SPONSORSHIPS
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#NationalCleanupWorkshop SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS 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: Westchester County executive opposes Indian Point restart Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins is against the reopening
of the Indian Point nuclear power plant in Buchanan. He has asked the Board of Legislators to adopt an act declaring the county's strong opposition to the plant's restart. The company overseeing the decommissioning recently suggested a restart could be possible. Holtec International estimates it would cost $10 billion to revive the 2,000-megawatt plant. It would also require state and federal
approval. Read the full story WIPP Lessons for State and Local Officials Considering Hosting a
Nuclear Waste Repository The Waste Isolation
Pilot Plant (WIPP) is the world’s only operating deep geologic repository for nuclear waste disposal and thus offers a unique case study to learn from as the US government likely embarks on a new effort to develop additional repositories. But data on WIPP is limited and not particularly accessible to state and local officials who want to learn more about the safety aspects and economic impacts of hosting such a facility. The Department of Energy could provide more such data on the WIPP
experience to prospective states/locales to inform their decisions. Read the full story Nuclear fuel recycling gains traction for advanced reactors Efforts to stand up nuclear fuel recycling projects accelerated this month with two major announcements — easing concern that the United States is moving too slowly to develop a supply chain for advanced reactors. Curio, based in Washington, D.C., said that national laboratory teams at Idaho, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest and Sandia completed “critical
laboratory-scale demonstrations” of its NuCycle recycling process under the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E energy technology program. Read the full
story Edison Electric Institute Send Letter To Congress on Permitting Reform WASHINGTON (September 16, 2025) — Today, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) President and CEO Drew Maloney sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging action on comprehensive permitting reform to accelerate
infrastructure deployment that will provide better service to customers, drive economic growth, and strengthen America’s energy dominance. Read the full story
Gone Fission Podcast - Charles Oppenheimer August 4, 2025 | S5
E4 Charles Oppenheimer, the grandson of atomic pioneer Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, is Michael Butler’s guest on this week’s episode of the Gone Fission podcast. Ironically, this episode drops two days before August 6 which will be the 80th anniversary of America's use of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima, a pivotal event that launched the end of World War II--and one in which Charles
Oppenheimer's grandfather, Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, played a major role. Charles and Michael sat down at the recent Nuclear Opportunities Workshop in Knoxville, Tennessee, for a wide-ranging discussion that covered everything from nuclear plant financing to what it’s like to be an Oppenheimer in today’s world. Was he surprised that “Oppenheimer” was such a blockbuster hit at the box office? Find out in this week’s episode. https://gonefissionpodcast.com/ NucleCast - Dr. Rich Tighe, Exploring Y-12: The Heart of Nuclear Security September 16, 2025 | S03 E236 In this episode of NucleCast, Adam interviews Dr. Rich Tighe, the president and CEO of Consolidated Nuclear Security,
discussing the current operations and future outlook of the Y-12 National Security Complex. Rich explains the complex's historical significance, its current missions, and the challenges it faces in workforce recruitment and safety. The conversation also touches on modernization efforts, collaboration with design agencies, and the importance of community support. Rich shares his aspirations for the future, including the need for continued growth and innovation in nuclear security. https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/
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