U.S. Energy Department study says more coal, nuclear needed to secure grid Reuters | August 23, 2017
WASHINGTON - Cheap natural gas and the growth in renewable energy are speeding up the closure of coal and nuclear plants, putting the resilience of the U.S. electric grid at risk,
according to an Energy Department report released on Wednesday.
The long-anticipated study could rankle renewable energy advocates who fear the administration of President Donald Trump will undermine government support for the wind and solar industries as part of its broader drive to revive the ailing coal sector.
Energy Secretary
Rick Perry commissioned the study in April to evaluate whether "regulatory burdens" imposed by past administrations - including that of President Barack Obama - had forced the premature retirement of baseload power plants that provide nonstop power, like those fired by coal and nuclear fuel.
CONTRACTING & ACQUISITIONEM to Host Acquisition Workshop Sept.
15 DOE-EM | August 23, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – EM is scheduled to conduct a workshop Sept. 15 at DOE headquarters in Washington, D.C., to discuss recent acquisition improvements and solicit industry feedback.
Led by EM Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Project Management and EM Consolidated Business Center Director Ralph Holland, the workshop will feature presentations by EM staff on actions in response to feedback on improved communication with industry, proposal preparation cost reduction and effective small business utilization. The workshop will also feature a moderated panel discussion with industry representatives on further steps and other issues for
future acquisitions.
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Sept 5 Congress returns from August recess
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