From the Blog

U.S. DOE Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) leadership looks back on accomplishments during 2025 and forward to goals for 2026

The South Pole Telescope has gathered new data on cosmic flares from white dwarf stars, demonstrating its unique capabilities.

The seamless transfer of four robotic demolition machines from the Portsmouth Site in Ohio to Oak Ridge in Tennessee illustrates how equipment sharing among cleanup sites within the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management continues to enhance worker safety, save taxpayer dollars and reduce equipment inventory. January 20, 2026

As part of ongoing efforts to modernize infrastructure on the Hanford Site, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management announced the Central Plateau Water Treatment Facility has passed all operational acceptance testing and now provides water to Hanford’s water system. January 20, 2026

Idaho Cleanup Project efforts have improved the water quality of the Snake River Plain Aquifer for over 35 years. January 20, 2026

Nevada’s scientific research institute is advancing STEM education opportunities to increase students’ interest in careers at the Nevada National Security Sites through grants from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management. January 20, 2026

Nine Hanford Site team members recently partnered with the Washington State STEM Like Me Foundation to inspire local students to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. January 20, 2026

Data center expansion is driving massive investments and could be a big economic opportunity for Tribes.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy is pleased to announce its 2026 Tribal Energy Webinar Series.

Building on the groundwork laid in 2025, the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management and its contractors are set to achieve significant progress in 2026. January 13, 2026