NEW ENERGYCAST EPISODE: Orano U.S. announces the largest investment in Tennessee's history. Our team also visits Oak Ridge Lab to learn about the “Oscars of Innovation" and showcases the tremendous service East Tennessee Children's Hospital provides to the region. youtu.be/u9KKDXpbB-U

One caller asked for help finding her brother. Another needed info about evacuation routes. A third worried if a nearby dam was about to burst. And many callers said "I'm just so proud of my neighbors." Local radio in western North Carolina is a literal lifeline right now 🧵

In a landmark decision Orano U.S. has selected City of Oak Ridge for the site of its new multibillion dollar uranium enrichment facility. Our team was on location as Gov. Bill Lee made the announcement earlier this month. #nuclearenergy youtu.be/GnVYbMa9ag0

If there is one thing #Helene taught us, it is that we NEED **local** media and weather - television especially, but also radio and Internet. They have proven to be lifesavers where social media failed and in a realm national media cannot possibly reach. axios.com/2024/10/01/hel…

Researchers at Oak Ridge Lab won an impressive 14 of the top 100 R&D research awards this year! Learn more about some of the technologies under development from our latest Energycast episode.

A project underway will provide the space necessary to test promising technologies aimed at advancing our cleanup projects. Crews are repurposing a 12,000 sq. ft. facility that provides plenty of room for experiments and demonstrations. energy.gov/em/articles/oa…

NEW EPISODE: We travel to Tennessee Tech for the launch of its nuclear engineering degree. Leaders in the Scarboro community discuss a $2 million grant bringing new life to a historic building, and employees help with hurricane relief efforts. youtube.com/watch?v=03XRm_…

Thank you to all the veterans who’ve served and sacrificed for our nation! We sat down with veterans on our staff to hear what today means to them. One day isn't enough, so we’ll have a series of spotlights throughout the week. #VeteransDay youtube.com/watch?v=gIB1UR…

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2024 has been a BIG year for cleanup progress in Oak Ridge. To celebrate, we’re sending it off with a special edition of Energycast — the OREM 2024 countdown! Employees have voted on the top 10 projects of the year, and the results are in. Check it out! tinyurl.com/4879pzsw

NEW EPISODE: Community leaders discuss the new Oak Ridge Corridor Development Corporation. Crews remove waste, construct the Mercury Treatment Facility, and prep Beta-1 for demo. We also talk with students who are running a manufacturing business. youtu.be/QNy542lfVaU

Our highest priority cleanup project at Oak Ridge Lab is also boosting isotope supplies for clinical trials of a promising new form of cancer treatment. So far, Isotek's efforts have increased the world's supply of a rare medical isotope by 1,500%. #CancerResearch energy.gov/em/articles/oa…

NEW EPISODE: Demo project removing one of the most contaminated structures at Oak Ridge Lab. Our team also has some big business news with Kairos Power starting construction, BWXT purchasing 97-acres for its operations, and additional land transfers at ETTP. youtu.be/jJaCccnVGz4

NEW EPISODE: Orano U.S. officially opens its new office in Oak Ridge. Crews start another demolition at Oak Ridge Lab. A big donation to Oak Ridge Schools manufacturing program, and American Museum of Science and Energy hosts its Energy Everywhere summer camp. youtu.be/QW1PLzOZhrU

Lots of news to share this month! East TN Economic Council (ETEC) hosted its largest #Nuclear Opportunities Workshop yet. Cleanup progress paves the way for modernization at Y-12 NSC. Tennessee Valley Authority demolished former plant to reuse the area for a new energy project and much more! youtube.com/watch?v=9ZrWNI…

We now have a pathway to eliminate a complex waste that’s been stored at Oak Ridge Lab for 50 years. A recent successful demonstration project by Veolia | North America represents a crucial step in addressing challenging waste streams from America's nuclear research history. energy.gov/em/articles/in…

NEW EPISODE: We're eliminating waste that’s been in storage for 50 years! DOE releases finalists for an AI data center. Teamwork with Kairos Power that saved time and money. UCOR experts share how they keep workers safe during high summer temps. youtu.be/JHn9AShXlbs

Another packed episode! Oak Ridge lands a $1.7 billion investment. The K-25 Interpretive Center opens. Kairos Power discusses their partnership with Tennessee Valley Authority. Isotek exceeds processing goals, and we spotlight the teams that start every cleanup project. youtube.com/watch?v=bqgrNI…

Our cleanup is paving the way for more big investments in Oak Ridge. Oklo announced plans to build the first privately funded commercial nuclear fuel recycling facility at ETTP, the first phase of a $1.68 billion center expected to create 800 jobs. energy.gov/em/articles/em…