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September 20, 2022The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, with funding from WPTO, recently completed the most comprehensive study into the effects of drought on hydropower generation in the United States this century.Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
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September 20, 2022EM crews at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site and Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) jointly observed a day focused on safety last week to review transuranic (TRU) waste shipping and receipt procedures.Office of Environmental Management
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September 16, 2022Southwestern’s Division of Maintenance has a long history of supporting the mission of Southwestern by ensuring the transmission lines, substations, communication sites, and right-of-way remain in top condition to supply electricity.Southwestern Power Administration
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September 13, 2022As EM prepares for the next chapter of cleanup at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP), crews are constructing a new security guard house that provides more space for officers.Office of Environmental Management
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September 8, 2022Investments and tax incentives included in IRA guarantee a commitment to nuclear energy.Office of Nuclear Energy
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September 7, 2022Scientists at the Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory built and tested the first successful prototypes of a remote monitoring system for nuclear facilities to enhance operational safety and advance emergency response efforts.Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
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September 6, 2022Marine energy is harnessed from the natural movement of water, including waves, tides, and river and ocean currents. But how much power could it generate? Learn eight things to know about this abundant renewable energy resource.Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
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August 30, 2022The EM Nevada Program recently completed a unique survey involving electrical energy from a controlled source and audio frequency signals to explore the geology that controls groundwater flow patterns.Office of Environmental Management
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August 26, 2022Dylan Underwood was named Director of Southwestern’s Division of System Protection and Communications (SP&C) in March 2022. His promotion followed the December 2021 retirement of long-time Director Doug Johnson.Southwestern Power Administration
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August 23, 2022EM crews at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site are making significant progress to reduce risk through two projects involving spent nuclear fuel in support of a 1995 agreement with the State of Idaho.Office of Environmental Management