Tag: #doe

DOE Authorizes SPP to Run Backup Generators, Including at Data Centers, During Heat Wave

On July 26 the Energy Department authorized Southwest Power Pool to dispatch generators and tap data‑center backup power to maintain reliability during a heat wave.

#doe, #spp, #powergrid, #heatwave

GAO: Energy Department’s Isotope Program Fails to Align Production With Market Needs

A GAO report finds DOE’s isotope program isn’t systematically matching production to demand, risking medical, security and industrial supplies.

#doe, #isotopes, #healthcare, #gao

DOE Issues Conditional $17.5 Billion Loan Commitment to Support Up to 10 Westinghouse AP1000 Reactors

DOE has offered a conditional commitment of up to $17.5B to finance long‑lead equipment purchases for as many as 10 Westinghouse AP1000 reactors, aiming to speed builds.

#nuclear, #energy, #doe, #westinghouse

GAO: DOE Nuclear Cleanup Office Lost One-Third of Staff Since FY2023, Now Faces 45% Vacancy Rate

GAO finds Energy Department’s cleanup office lost a third of federal staff since FY2023, leaving about 45% vacancies in mission-critical cleanup roles.

#doe, #nuclearwaste, #workforce, #environmentalcleanup, #gaoreport