Cleanup to Clean Energy Initiative Advances with RFQ on Potential Use of Hanford Land |
DOE-EM | March 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) related to the Cleanup to Clean Energy initiative focused on generating clean energy on DOE-owned lands. |
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ECA Announces Funding Opportunity for Consent-Based Siting Community Grants |
Energy Communities Alliance | March 4, 2024
Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) is soliciting applications for local governments to build capacity through targeted education and outreach on nuclear waste storage and disposal issues; and to evaluate community interest in hosting or supporting a federal spent nuclear fuel storage or disposal mission using a community-centered consent-based siting approach. |
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FUSE Community Preview - Read Here! |
Read the latest news from FUSE here. |
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Advanced Reactors Summit XI & Technology Trailblazers Showcase |
The AR Summit XI will continue its focus on showcasing technology developers and advancing solutions on the cost and deployment timeframe of advanced reactors, as well as practical ideas and concepts that have the potential of significantly improving advanced reactor design, deployment, and operations. |
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8 Things to Know About Converting Coal Plants to Nuclear Power |
Energy.gov | March 5, 2024
Nearly 30% of the nation’s coal-fired power plants are projected to retire by 2035 as states continue to prioritize a shift toward cleaner energy sources. |
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Commerce Publishes Washington Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) |
Washington State Department of Commerce | March 1, 2024
Commerce submitted the Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP), which is the first of three deliverables for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG). |
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A Spent Nuclear Fuel Shipment Arrived in Idaho - Here's Why It’s a Big Deal |
Energy.gov | February 29, 2024
Idaho National Laboratory recently received a shipment that took more than a decade to deliver.
After years of complex negotiations with the state, and dozens of deliverables achieved by the U.S. government to manage the lab’s radioactive legacy waste, INL finally has access to 25 irradiated experimental fuel rods. |
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Commerce Invests $8.1 Million to Expand Renewable Energy Use, Strengthen Washington's Electric Grid |
Washington State Department of Commerce | February 29, 2024
The Washington State Department of Commerce announced 14 grants awarded through the Clean Energy Fund (CEF) that will expand the use of renewable energy in the state’s electrical grid. These projects are for numerous innovative clean energy technologies, including battery energy storage systems and microgrids. |
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Washington Can Lead Nation in Advancing Green Hydrogen Economy |
Washington State Department of Commerce | February 22, 2024
Updated data shows roles of green hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels in net-zero economy; recommends most strategic uses and phases for state support. |
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Registration Open for ECA Forum: Hosting New Nuclear Development |
Registration is LIVE for Energy Communities Alliance's New Nuclear Forum: Building Nuclear Partnerships and Projects, May 8-9, 2024, in Kennewick, Washington. |
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Grant Assistance |
Jacob Caggiano from Forge is offering a free consultation to help you refine your grant funding strategy.
Grant funding opportunities are out there, but can be daunting to navigate.
If you'd like to learn about what you qualify for, and get some help with an application - talk to Jacob using his calendar link below.
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