Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC) News

Jimsonweed in front of a rock outcropping at SSFL
Learn about the beautiful yet deadly jimsonweed, one of the many unique plant species that flourish at SSFL.
Landscape view of SSFL
Josh Mengers, DOE's federal project director for ETEC, highlights the new Community Outreach, Neighbor Notifications, Engagement, Collaboration and Training (CONNECT) series, a new ETEC team member and invites the community to visit us at the street fair.
A room full of professionals, some sitting at tables and some standing in a room
In-person engagement and direct conversations with those invested in cleanup at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory were core concepts of the new series launched last month by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Technology Engineering Center team. February 10, 2026