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June 6, 2013
This week, Secretary Ernest Moniz experienced the 3-D visualizations at the <a href="/articles/five-years-building-next-generation-reactors-0" target="_blank">Consortium for the Advanced Simulation of Light Water Reactors (CASL)</a>, one of the Department's Energy Innovation Hubs. The facility, located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, develops computer models that simulate nuclear power plant operations. The researchers at CASL are developing technology that could accelerate upgrades at existing nuclear plants while improving the plants' reliability and safety. <a href="/articles/secretary-moniz-visits-oak-ridge-national-laboratory" target="_blank">Check out more photos from Secretary Moniz's visit to CASL.</a> | Photo courtesy of Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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June 5, 2013
Energy Secretary Moniz at CASL
Secretary Moniz Visits Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Check out highlights from Secretary Moniz's visit to Oak National Laboratory, where he talked about science, innovation and national security.

June 4, 2013
EA-1964: FInding of No Significant Impact

National Ecological Observation Network

June 4, 2013
EA-1964: Final Environmental Assessment

National Ecological Observation Network

May 30, 2013
Oak Ridge Office (ORO) of EM Deputy Manager Sue Cange, left to right, former ORO Manager Jim Hall, former ORO Manager Joe LaGrone, former ORO Manager Gerald Boyd, EM Senior Advisor Dave Huizenga and ORO EM Manager Mark Whitney take the stage after the showing of “30 Years in 30 Minutes.”
Oak Ridge Reflects on 30 Years of Cleanup

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Oak Ridge’s EM program hosted an event this month that documented the site’s environmental cleanup efforts since 1983, six years before the official founding of the Department’s EM.

May 7, 2013
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Robert Martineau, left to right, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Oak Ridge EM Manager Mark Whitney, EM Senior Advisor Dave Huizenga and EPA Deputy Regional Administrator for Region 4 Stan Meiburg gathered for the announcement on mercury cleanup.
Oak Ridge EM Program Increases Focus on Mercury Cleanup

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – EM Senior Advisor Dave Huizenga recently joined local lawmakers and state and federal officials to announce their partnership to increase focus on cleanup of mercury — one of Oak Ridge’s greatest environmental threats — at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

April 30, 2013
Wind Energy Systems Exemption

Tennessee House Bill 809, enacted into law in Public Chapter 377, Acts of 2003 and codified under Title 67, Chapter 5, states that wind energy systems operated by public utilities, businesses or industrial facilities shall not be taxed at more than one-third of their total installed cost. This law applies to the initial appraisal and subsequent appraisals of wind energy systems, based on a reduced generation capacity of 2/3 due to intermittent production.

April 29, 2013
Environmental sampling helps identify which reservation locations are not contaminated.
Oak Ridge Project Opens Possibilities for Future Mission Work, Development

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – EM is refining the picture of uncontaminated areas within the 33,500-acre Oak Ridge Reservation through a review of historic documents and extensive sampling, analysis and characterization.

April 22, 2013
Middle Tennessee EMC - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation (MTEMC) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) offer incentives for residential customers through the In-Home Energy Evaluation Program. This program provides in-home energy assessments and recommendations based upon the assessment findings. Rebates will be available to participating customers based upon recommendations provided by an MTEMC/TVA-certified evaluator. Incentives are available for windows, duct repairs, HVAC improvements, building insulation, air sealing, and equipment tune-ups.

April 22, 2013
Murfreesboro Electric Department - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Murfreesboro Electric Department, in collaboration with the Tennessee Valley Authority, offers incentives to home builders and homeowners for the construction of energy efficient homes through the Energy Right New Home Program. In general, qualifying homes are equipped with features such as a high-efficiency electric heat pump (instead of a central furnace and air-conditioning system); effective insulation, extra caulking, plenty of weather-stripping, double-pane windows; and an electric water heater. Incentive amounts are based on the exact home energy rating of the home.