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Office of Environmental Management
September 22, 2026
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Panelists Reflect on Success Formula for New Energy Development at EM Sites
DOE Office of Environmental Management Senior Advisor Jim Kahler joined private sector leaders at the National Cleanup Workshop to discuss new energy development taking shape at EM sites. ⚡
The panel highlighted projects in Idaho and Oak Ridge and discussed how cleanup sites can support new energy, nuclear and industrial development. Read the full story to learn how EM and industry partners are working to repurpose sites for future missions.
Synergy Across Gaseous Diffusion Sites Fuels Cleanup and Revitalization
Leaders from the nation’s gaseous diffusion plant complex gathered at the National Cleanup Workshop to discuss cleanup and redevelopment opportunities at Oak Ridge, Portsmouth and Paducah. 🔄
Read the full story to learn how collaboration is supporting revitalization across the three sites.
Optimizing Waste Disposal to Accelerate Cleanup
DOE Environmental Management leaders and partners discussed WIPP’s critical role in safely disposing of transuranic waste and advancing cleanup across the DOE complex. ☢️
Read the full story to learn how increased shipments and improved waste management are supporting cleanup progress.
Back End of Nuclear Fuel Cycle is Where Next Chapter Begins
DOE leaders, national laboratory experts and industry partners explored how collaboration can advance nuclear recycling, strengthen domestic capabilities and address long-term waste challenges. ♻️
The discussion highlighted opportunities to recover valuable materials from legacy inventories and put resources back to work. Read the full story to learn how innovation across the nuclear fuel cycle can turn cleanup into an enabler for future nuclear energy.