Vol. 9, No. 30 
Dems blue wave felt in nuclear states including Texas, South Carolina
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Budget & Policy
Dems ‘blue wave’ expands into gubernatorial election results
The same momentum that saw Democrats take control of the House and Senate, helped the party win most governorships in play during Tuesday’s election. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Associated Press projects that the Democratic Party will gain five states on the gubernatorial level. While the election results are unofficial, Democrats are expected to have […]
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News & Analysis
ECA anticipates likely Democratic chairs in next Congress
The Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) Wednesday gave its rundown on likely key committee leadership in the House and Senate when the Democratic Party majority takes the reins of Congress in January. The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, which oversees Department of Energy programs and development on public lands is apt to be led […]
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Contracts & Procurement
Amentum signs MOU with Japanese company to commercialize fusion
Amentum and Japan-based Kyoto Fusioneering have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to pursue commercial fusion production across Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. According to Amentum’s Tuesday press release, the MOU will create a framework for international coordination and have the two companies explore opportunities across major public and private fusion programs. […]
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Cleanup & Remediation
LLNL plans to demolish roughly one-third of Livermore footprint
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory plans to demolish roughly one-third of its primary Livermore, Calif. footprint over the next 16 years as it clears space and reduces infrastructure risk to make way for new mission capabilities. Mark Costella, transition and disposition program manager at LLNL, said at the Energy Technology and Environmental Business […]
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Defense & Military
Williams calls for small-business role in NNSA production rebuild
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Brandon Williams, administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, wants small and mid-sized U.S. businesses to help rapidly rebuild the agency’s nuclear production infrastructure, calling the effort a “national security imperative” amid sweeping modernization across the enterprise. Speaking at the Energy Technology and Environmental Business Association’s (ETEBA) annual conference last week, Williams […]
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Contracts & Procurement
NNSA looks to expand contracting opportunities for commercial firms
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The National Nuclear Security Administration is exploring changes to its acquisition practices that could make it easier for commercial companies and firms without extensive NNSA experience to compete for work. B.J. Quigley, NNSA’s senior procurement executive, said at the Energy Technology and Environmental Business Association’s (ETEBA) annual conference last week the agency […]