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Washington State Department of Commerce Awards $2 Million Through Evergreen Manufacturing Grant Program |
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Washington Department of Commerce announced $2 million in grants to accelerate manufacturing job growth and economic opportunity across the state with a particular focus on rural communities. Six businesses and four innovation cluster organizations were awarded $200,000 each through the Evergreen Manufacturing Grant program, including OCOchem, a clean-tech startup company in Richland and Port of Benton-led Washington VERTical. |
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NPR Podcast Highlights Perspectives on Nuclear Energy |
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Nuclear energy was the focus of a recent NPR 1A podcast episode, hosted by journalist Jenn White, who welcomed guests to discuss the role of nuclear energy in the future of the United States. Specials guests discussed "Where Does Nuclear Energy Fit in a Carbon-Free Future?" |
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Pathways to Commercial Liftoff Reports Released |
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Department of Energy launched a series of Liftoff Reports as part of a new Department-wide initiative to strengthen engagement between the public and private sectors to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of key clean energy technologies. |
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U.S. Women in Nuclear Accepting Student Applications for the 2023 Conference Sponsorships |
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The U.S. WIN Student Sponsorship includes the cost of one conference registration, hotel accommodations with double occupancy, full conference and pairing with a mentor. |
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Update on Changes to the National Fire Protection Association Hydrogen Technologies Code |
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Join the April H2IQ Hour Webinar April 26, 2023, at 9 a.m. PST for an update on changes to the bulk liquid hydrogen setback distances in the National Fire Protection Association Hydrogen Technologies Code (NFPA 2) 2023 edition. |
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Climate Group Argues for Recycling Used Fuel in Fast Reactors |
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A new report from the environmental advocacy group RePlanet makes the case for recycling used nuclear fuel for use in advanced power reactors. |
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Department of Energy Awards More Than $6 Million to Future Nuclear Workforce |
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U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $6.3 million in scholarships and fellowships to students pursuing nuclear energy-related degrees across the United States. DOE is awarding 124 scholarships and fellowships to students at 39 colleges and universities.
The awards are provided through DOE’s University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP), which invests in the next generation of leaders who are researching innovative nuclear energy solutions to help tackle the climate crisis and work toward President Biden’s goal of 100% clean electricity by 2035 and a net-zero economy by 2050. |
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $450 Million To Deploy Clean Energy Projects on Mine Lands |
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Deploying clean energy projects in mining communities across the nation is key to strengthening rural economies, creating new, good-paying jobs, and reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions that jeopardize public health and pollute local ecosystems. |
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