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July 25, 2023Recent figures from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and its contractors are conducting cleanup at a rate leading the nation among federal facility sites.Office of Environmental Management
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Press ReleasesJuly 21, 2023Congressionally-Mandated Appliance Standards Will Accelerate Deployment of Heat Pump Water Heaters, Saving Americans Nearly $200 Billion While Avoiding More Than 500 Million Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Over 30 YearsEnergy.gov
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July 19, 2023Whether you're looking to reduce your carbon footprint or lower your utility bills, there are plenty of do-it-yourself (DIY) tips and tricks that can help you become an energy-efficient, cost-saving renter.Energy.gov
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Press ReleasesJuly 11, 2023DOE announced $72 million in funding for small businesses to pursue energy research, development, and demonstration projects, nearly 300 projects across 44 states.Buildings
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July 11, 2023In an inaugural National Cleanup Workshop session this year, early career professionals can learn more about EM and how to grow and succeed in the DOE cleanup program.Office of Environmental Management
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July 10, 2023DOE’s Efficient and Healthy Schools Campaign celebrated the achievements of 17 K-12 schools and districts that implemented exemplary projects to improve the energy and environmental performance of their school’s facilities.Buildings
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June 29, 2023One of the most valuable aspects of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program is the wide variety of housing types that can achieve ZERH certification. In this edition, we will look at how ZERH is changing the narrative when it comes to affordable housing.Buildings
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June 27, 2023CARLSBAD, N.M. – Progress on the Safety Significant Confinement Ventilation System at EM’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) continues, with crews rapidly approaching the completion of construction of its buildings.Office of Environmental Management
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June 21, 2023Don’t let age be a barrier to pursuing your dreams. Andre King’s journey showcases the power of never giving up, proving it’s never too late to start over.Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
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June 20, 2023The Hanford Site and EM Richland Operations Office contractor Hanford Mission Integration Solutions (HMIS) teamed up with the Benton County Sheriff's Office earlier this year to enhance traffic safety on the site.Office of Environmental Management