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The Department of Energy is hosting an online virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board in Nevada. This meeting will take place on January 20, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. The public can attend by emailing to register by January 18, 2021, and they can submit comments via email by February 5, 2021. The meeting will focus on developing strategies and plans related to environmental restoration and waste management.

The Department of Energy is announcing an open virtual meeting for the Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee (ITIAC), scheduled for January 16, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. EST. This meeting will focus on developing a strategic plan to achieve the goals of reducing industrial emissions through technology development. Public participation is welcome, but attendees must register in advance, and 15 minutes will be dedicated to public comments. To participate or provide comments, individuals should visit the ITIAC website or contact Dr. Zachary Pritchard for more information.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has decided to withdraw a proposed rule regarding energy conservation standards for fans and blowers. Initially published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2024, the rule aimed to set new standards for air circulating fans and general fans and blowers. The withdrawal follows significant feedback from various stakeholders, and DOE concluded it would not be efficient to finalize these standards at this point. However, DOE may revisit and propose similar standards in the future, considering new data and public input.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is inviting public comments on its draft Energy Storage Strategy and Roadmap (SRM) to inform its development. The feedback sought includes input from various stakeholders like industry experts, academia, and government agencies, and aims to guide future technology studies and commercial efforts in energy storage. Comments should be submitted electronically by February 3, 2025, following specified guidelines to ensure their consideration. This opportunity is for information gathering only and does not solicit proposals or guarantee future funding opportunities.

Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC has applied to renew its authorization to export electric energy from the U.S. to Mexico under the Federal Power Act. The Department of Energy oversees such exports and is reviewing this application while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Public comments on the application are open until January 21, 2025. The decision will take into account environmental impacts and the potential effects on the U.S. power supply.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has updated the Energy Labeling Rule to include new labeling requirements for portable air conditioners, reflecting changes made by the Department of Energy (DOE). The FTC aims to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions by providing clear energy cost comparisons through these labels. The changes also include updated efficiency descriptors for central air conditioners to align with DOE's new standards. Although the FTC considered wider changes, they decided to explore potential shifts like electronic labeling in future proceedings.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has decided to withdraw a proposed rule that aimed to update energy conservation standards for battery chargers. Originally published on March 15, 2023, the proposal suggested changes like maximum energy usage limits but was met with mixed feedback. Some supported the energy savings and environmental benefits, while others raised concerns about impacts on manufacturers and the basis for the standards. Due to the volume of feedback, the change in administration, and the resources required, DOE chose not to move forward with this rule for now but may revisit it in the future with updated data and opinions.

The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management announced a virtual meeting of the Environmental Management Advisory Board (EMAB) scheduled for March 24, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. This meeting is open to the public and will be conducted online via Zoom. Members of the public wishing to attend or submit comments must contact Alyssa Harris by March 17, 2021. The meeting will include updates from leadership, voting on recommendations, and discussions on various environmental management topics.

The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is holding an online virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Nevada. This meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The board will discuss matters related to environmental restoration and waste management, among other topics. The public is encouraged to attend and can submit comments via email before and after the meeting, as there won't be opportunities for live comments during the event.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has decided to build an interim aboveground storage facility for two failed melters from the Defense Waste Processing Facility, instead of using underground storage. This move frees up space in the underground storage for melters with higher radiation levels. An analysis found that the environmental impacts of this change are not significant, and therefore, no further environmental review is needed. Because the situation aligns with past findings, no additional mitigation is required.