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Press ReleasesDecember 14, 2009The U.S. Department of Energy today announced that Carl O. Bauer is retiring from federal service and leaving the National Energy Technology Laboratory effective February 28, 2010, following a distinguished four-year tenure as the laboratory's director...Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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Press ReleasesNovember 16, 2009INL researchers say the particle fuel experiment set the world record for particle fuel performance by consuming a maximum of 19 percent burn-up of the initial low-enriched uranium content, with an average burn-up of 16 percent for all of the fuel tested.Office of Nuclear Energy
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September 22, 2009DOE has awarded $10.1 million to an Ohio-based small business to contain and cap contaminated soil in the Bethel Valley area near the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management
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Press ReleasesAugust 4, 2009ORAU is preparing to lead characterization surveys at ORNL, along with independently verifying work at ORNL, ETTP, and Y-12. The $2.9 million contract will involve support to DOE for its efforts to accelerate the cleanup of deteriorated facilities that...Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management
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Press ReleasesJuly 23, 2009Technologies developed by researchers at the Office of Fossil Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory have captured four prestigious 2009 R&D 100 Awards.Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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July 20, 2009EM program begins demolition on Building 3026 at ORNL. The project is slated for completion by January 2010.Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management
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June 2, 2009The National Energy Technology Laboratory has released its annual accomplishments report, highlighting breakthroughs in research and technology development to address the nation's energy, economic, and environmental challenges.Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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March 31, 2009Certification of National Ignition Facility Marks Major Milestone in Scientific AdvancementEnergy.gov
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Success StoryJune 2, 2001Six years of implementing a mitigation action plan resulted in effective environmental protection.Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
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June 2, 2000A wildfire scenario was added to accident analysis, based on draft EIS comment. Based on the analysis, DOE undertook immediate action to reduce risk.Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance