From the Blog
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May 28, 2026As artificial intelligence (AI) expands rapidly, large-scale data centers are becoming one of the largest and most dynamic classes of new electric loads. Unlike regular data centers with relatively constant demands for power, AI training centers use thousands of specialized computer chips that work together in tightly coordinated cycles.Office of Electricity
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May 28, 2026This entry in the Basic to Breakthrough series describes how the Department of Energy has supported stellarator designs that could help harness the power of the stars here on Earth.Office of Science
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May 26, 2026Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management crews have cleared the 2.5-acre footprint of the former Alpha-2 facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex following demolition and removal of 81 million pounds of rubble and debris. May 26, 2026Office of Environmental Management
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May 26, 2026The Hanford Waste Treatment Plant has reached a major commissioning milestone, successfully solidifying more than 100,000 gallons of Hanford tank waste into glass. May 26, 2026Office of Environmental Management
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May 26, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy’s Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office completed a campaign that involved reviewing historical investigation data at six cleanup areas across Los Alamos National Laboratory as part of its legacy cleanup mission. May 26, 2026Office of Environmental Management
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May 26, 2026Hanford recently served as the host site for the annual spring meeting of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board. May 26, 2026Office of Environmental Management
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May 26, 2026The liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site is doubling the number of employees using a wearable technology system to further protect against South Carolina’s summer heat and humidity. May 26, 2026Office of Environmental Management
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May 26, 2026For more than 50 years, Marilyn Broek has built a career rooted in hard work, expertise and a deep commitment to protecting the environment. May 26, 2026Office of Environmental Management
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May 26, 2026Two universities in Ohio and Kentucky are collaborating to build STEM interest in local high school students and inspire them to pursue careers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Portsmouth and Paducah sites. May 26, 2026Office of Environmental Management
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May 23, 2026Looking back on a transformative 12 months of progress since President Trump's executive orders on nuclear energy.Office of Nuclear Energy