Sentences with phrase «advanced nuclear energy technology»

Some of the proposals «highlights» include: (1) fully eliminating the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, slashing the $ 3.2 billion budget, and eliminating proposed advanced nuclear energy technology programs from the Office of Nuclear Energy; (2) eliminating the Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program; (3) cutting $ 1.59 billion from the Office of Science, including the elimination of two of the four Energy Innovation Hubs, elimination of the 46 Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs), elimination of the Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists Program, and a broad range of other cuts to basic energy sciences; (4) eliminating the power marketing administrations; and (5) cutting the administration's FY2012 budget request for ARPA - E from $ 650 million to $ 300 million.

«The Energy Department and private industry are working to position America as the leader in advanced nuclear energy technology and manufacturing.»

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The Energy Department focuses on the next generation of energy technologies — from advanced nuclear reactors to algae biofuels — conducting basic research in its network of 17 national laboratories, and aiding private companies struggling to bring risky new technologies to mEnergy Department focuses on the next generation of energy technologies — from advanced nuclear reactors to algae biofuels — conducting basic research in its network of 17 national laboratories, and aiding private companies struggling to bring risky new technologies to menergy technologies — from advanced nuclear reactors to algae biofuels — conducting basic research in its network of 17 national laboratories, and aiding private companies struggling to bring risky new technologies to market.

Holbrook's technique could be a big piece of the clean energy puzzle, alongside technologies like carbon - capture and storage, and nuclear, says Steve Wittrig of the Clean Air Task Force, a non-profit organisation based in Boston, who was previously the director of advanced technologies at BP.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems (CANES) conducts research into novel nuclear fission fuels and technoNuclear Energy Systems (CANES) conducts research into novel nuclear fission fuels and technonuclear fission fuels and technologies.

And just last year the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), home of the nation's first and best graduate nuclear engineering program, started a brand - new research center, the Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems (nuclear engineering program, started a brand - new research center, the Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems (Nuclear Energy Systems (CANES).

He told lawmakers that he is «excited and passionate» about advancing the core missions of the department, from maintenance and modernization of the nuclear weapons stockpile to the advancement of modern energy technologies.

Seventy - plus years into the era of nuclear energy, Remo says, «that technology is advanced and well - tested.

Earlier today, The Hill newspaper reported that the plan «would roll back funding for nuclear physics and advanced scientific computing research to 2008 levels, eliminate the Office of Electricity, eliminate the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and scrap the Office of Fossil Energy, which focuses on technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.»

Strategies to meet the goal would vary by country and largely rely on advanced technology such as capturing the carbon dioxide spewed by coal - burning power plants; the Bush vision also foresees gasoline alternatives, nuclear power and an international clean technology fund to promote research into carbon - free energy sources.

«With a design that can extract energy from used nuclear fuel to generate electricity, our Prism advanced reactor technology is a game - changer,» he said.

Marilyn Kray, vice president of Nuclear Technology and Strategy for Exelon Generation, said, «By providing our knowledge and expertise of nuclear plant operations, we are advancing innovative, next - generation nuclear technology to ensure that our industry continues to provide clean, safe and reliable energy for future generations.Nuclear Technology and Strategy for Exelon Generation, said, «By providing our knowledge and expertise of nuclear plant operations, we are advancing innovative, next - generation nuclear technology to ensure that our industry continues to provide clean, safe and reliable energy for future generatioTechnology and Strategy for Exelon Generation, said, «By providing our knowledge and expertise of nuclear plant operations, we are advancing innovative, next - generation nuclear technology to ensure that our industry continues to provide clean, safe and reliable energy for future generations.nuclear plant operations, we are advancing innovative, next - generation nuclear technology to ensure that our industry continues to provide clean, safe and reliable energy for future generations.nuclear technology to ensure that our industry continues to provide clean, safe and reliable energy for future generatiotechnology to ensure that our industry continues to provide clean, safe and reliable energy for future generations.»

Argonne National Laboratory has more than 200 research programs in basic and applied science, including mathematics and computer science, environmental research, materials science, physics, chemistry, energy research, biology and advanced nuclear reactor technology.

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is accelerating the transition to a hydrogen economy with advanced hydrogen production and energy storage technologies.

Isn't the technology for producing nuclear power already advanced enough that it could theoretically provide all of mankind's energy needs?

And for the first time, 20 governments and a passel of billionaires led by Bill Gates announced plans to ramp up long - lagging investments in basic research and development on clean energy — like advancing cheap, extensive battery storage to maximize the potential of solar power, safer nuclear plant designs and even technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Seems to me, nuclear power in it's current form, is a mature technology that is being overtaken by more advanced energy forms that are more efficient and cost effective.

Worthy research objectives include improved fuel cells, solar power, light - emitting diodes for lighting, intelligent buildings, carbon sequestration, advanced nuclear power, superconducting transmission lines, cellulosic biofuels, geothermal power, batteries and other energy storage technologies, super-efficient vehicles, and smart electricity grids.

Research can also be accelerated by direct government support of the development of sustainable technologies (energy efficiency, wind and solar power and energy storage, advanced nuclear reactors: we can not succeed without «all of the above»).

Perry's confirmation comes amid reports of draconian cuts to the department's budget, including rolling back funding for nuclear physics and advanced scientific computing research to 2008 levels, eliminate the Office of Electricity, eliminate the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and scrap the Office of Fossil Energy, which focuses on technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

To address these concerns, the Department of Energy (DOE) has funded research and development (R&D) on advanced renewable, fossil, and nuclear energy technolEnergy (DOE) has funded research and development (R&D) on advanced renewable, fossil, and nuclear energy technolenergy technologies.

As a result, despite periodic energy price spikes caused by disruptive world events and about $ 50 billion (in real terms) in energy R&D funding since 1978, the United States has made only steady incremental progress in developing and deploying advanced renewable, coal, and nuclear technologies that can compete with conventional energy technologies.

C. Technically, it is still possible to solve the climate problem, but there are two essential requirements: (1) a simple across - the - board (all fossil fuels) rising carbon fee [2] collected from fossil fuel companies at the domestic source (mine or port of entry), not a carbon price «scheme,» and the money must go to the public, not to government coffers, otherwise the public will not allow the fee to rise as needed for phase - over to clean energy, (2) honest government support for, rather than strangulation of, RD&D (research, development and demonstration) of clean energy technologies, including advanced generation, safe nuclear power.

Obama's energy plan would use some of the revenue generated from the cap - and - trade permit auction to invest in climate - friendly energy development including advanced biofuels, locally - owned biofuel refineries, low - carbon coal technologies, and nuclear power.

My columns have covered LEDs, solar power, wind power, demand - response, green chemistry, smart grid innovation, water technologies, geothermal, biofuels (with a big focus on algae), electric vehicles, carbon capture and storage, nuclear, wave and tidal power, biogas, waste reduction, energy storage, advanced materials... you name it.

Increasingly, analysts describe current designs as «bridging technologies,» stepping stones toward more advanced clean energy, whether in the form of perovskite solar cells or modular nuclear reactors.

«(A) increasing the quantity of electric energy produced from a renewable energy source in the State, including nuclear and advanced coal technologies for carbon capture and sequestration;

Dr. Christina Back, Vice President, Nuclear Technologies and Materials for General Atomics, May 2016 testimony before the US Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the status of advanced nuclear technoNuclear Technologies and Materials for General Atomics, May 2016 testimony before the US Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the status of advanced nuclear technonuclear technologies.

The robust economic gains of shale gas should be paid forward to the development and deployment of renewable energy technologies, as well as advanced nuclear and carbon capture and sequestration technologies.

Not only the obvious technologies like energy efficiency and renewables, but also advanced fossil technology, carbon capture and storage, and nuclear power.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 13 projects to receive approximately $ 60 million in federal funding for cost - shared research and development for advanced nuclear technologies.

«With Russia and China forging ahead aggressively with a range of advanced nuclear projects, we commend DOE for recognising the importance of advanced nuclear technology in America's energy strategy,» he said.

A Framework Joint Venture Agreement has been signed between China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and Candu Energy to build Advanced Fuel Cycle CANDU Reactor (AFCR) projects domestically and develop opportunities for that technology internationally.

Both new Innovation Hubs are in addition those for developing new ideas for converting fuels from sunlight, advanced nuclear energy modeling, and energy efficient building design technologies.

And the cuts extend beyond the nearly 2/3 reduction in R&D funding for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy — the budget slashes funding by 26 percent for advanced fossil technology like CCS and 26 % for advanced nuclear R&D.