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CMU Awarded $223,342 Grant to Support HVAC Technician Training
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technology1d ago

CMU Awarded $223,342 Grant to Support HVAC Technician Training

https://www.coloradomesa.edu/now/2026/january/cmu-awarded-223,342-grant-to-support-hvac-technician-training.html
Coloradomesa.edu
  • CMU received a $223,342 Training for Residential Energy Contractors grant to launch a new Heat Pump Employment Ready certificate.
  • The grant supports expanding HVAC training and includes funding for a training trailer and instructors.
  • The new certificate complements the existing HVAC Fundamentals Technical Certificate and path to further degrees.
  • The project will create employment-ready credentials linked to industry needs and certifications.
  • CMU Tech aims to boost regional trades education on the Western Slope and support rural communities.
  • Colorado Energy Office and local employers praised the program's potential impact on energy decisions.
  • The grant will enable CMU Tech to hire a Technical Instructor of HVAC and a community education instructor.
  • The initiative includes tuition support for students pursuing the new certificates.
  • CMU Tech collaborated with Avalanche Heating, Cooling and Plumbing and Grand Junction Winair to shape program relevance.
  • The funding will support extending HVAC training into Delta and Montrose via a mobile lab.
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Department of Energy announces new efforts to boost nuclear fuel supply chain
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business21h ago

Department of Energy announces new efforts to boost nuclear fuel supply chain

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/28/energy-department-efforts-to-boost-nuclear-fuel-supply.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/b2b/ai-technology/story/2026-01-28/general-matter-900m-doe-contract
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  • DOE contract with General Matter reinforces a U.S. push to expand domestic HALEU enrichment capacity, aligning with broader efforts to secure critical nuclear fuel supply.
  • The ten-year contract funds building and operating HALEU enrichment capacity for both advanced U.S. reactors and government fuel needs.
  • By localizing enrichment, the effort aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and strengthen the U.S. nuclear industrial base.
  • Paducah, Kentucky, will host General Matter’s enrichment facility under the contract, leveraging a historical nuclear site.
  • The DOE’s procurement is part of a broader, multi-year effort (about $2.7 billion) to strengthen domestic uranium enrichment capacity.
  • General Matter, founded in 2024 and backed by Founders Fund, signals a rapid U.S. rebuild of nuclear fuel capabilities to power critical industries.
  • The contract’s ten-year, milestone-based structure underpins long-term U.S. energy security goals by expanding domestic HALEU capacity.
  • Equipment for Paducah operations will be manufactured in California, with a larger project planned outside the state, signaling a distributed manufacturing approach.
  • Executive leadership frames the investment as a milestone for American energy security and leadership in scalable, clean nuclear power.
  • The broader national energy agenda connects this private-sector project to U.S. aims to revitalize the nuclear base and support utilities nationwide.
  • The reference article from CNBC highlights a DOE push to create Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses that could attract up to $50 billion in private capital.
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Colorado AG, environmental groups challenge order to keep Craig coal plant open
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politics15h ago

Colorado AG, environmental groups challenge order to keep Craig coal plant open

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/01/29/craig-station-coal-plant-trump-emergency-order/
Denverpost.com
  • Colorado AG and environmental groups challenge the DOE emergency order to keep Craig Unit 1 open.
  • Petitions say there is no emergency justifying the order and that closing Unit 1 makes economic and environmental sense.
  • DOE order signed Dec. 30 pressured Tri-State to keep the plant running amid planned closure.
  • Environmental groups warn the order benefits coal executives at the expense of residents.
  • Tri-State says it learned of the petitions and was not prepared to comment.
  • The emergency order relates to broader Trump-era actions to support fossil fuels.
  • Colorado aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, influencing coal plant closures.
  • Unit 1 at Craig plant malfunctioned in December, complicating decisions.
  • Colorado EPA actions and regional haze plans intersect with coal plant decisions.
  • The petitions threaten potential legal action if the DOE does not respond.
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Snowstorm could've sparked grid catastrophe if Biden climate policies weren't reversed: Energy Dept
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weather14h ago

Snowstorm could've sparked grid catastrophe if Biden climate policies weren't reversed: Energy Dept

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/snowstorm-couldve-sparked-grid-catastrophe-biden-climate-policies-werent-reversed-energy-dept
Foxnews.com
  • The Energy Department asserts the Trump administration kept five coal plants online to prevent blackouts during the winter storm.
  • Officials said emergency orders allowed more fossil fuel energy to be drawn in to keep lights on as the storm hit.
  • DOE officials said wind and solar fell short during the storm, while natural gas, coal and oil supplied most of the power.
  • The department cited that hydrocarbon and coal power provided a large share of electricity in New England during the storm.
  • DOE emphasized that reliability depended on keeping energy sources flexible, including data centers and big-box stores as backup.
  • The Fox News report references comments from Energy Secretary Chris Wright about maintaining grid stability.
  • The article frames the story as a reversal of Biden-era energy policies in the context of a severe winter storm.
  • The report notes the storm affected states from Alabama to Vermont, prompting energy-use adjustments.
  • The piece cites a Fox News Digital interview with a DOE official regarding emergency energy measures.
  • The report mentions intended public messaging about energy reliability and affordability.
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Terrestrial Energy Inc Provides 2026 Corporate Update
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business12h ago

Terrestrial Energy Inc Provides 2026 Corporate Update

https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:b390f2259e628:0-terrestrial-energy-inc-provides-2026-corporate-update/
Tradingview.com
  • Terrestrial Energy becomes a public company with Nasdaq listing, advancing its 2026 goals.
  • The company aims for IMSR deployment as nuclear markets shift.
  • Strategic partnerships with DOE and Westinghouse support IMSR projects.
  • More than $292 million raised via business combination with HCM II Acquisition Corp.
  • 2026 focus includes licensing readiness and supply chain development.
  • Company emphasizes a transition to public status and future plans.
  • IMSR projects remain central to Terrestrial Energy's strategy.
  • The update was issued in January 2026 with a focus on corporate growth.
  • The announcement includes licensing and supply chain development for 2026.
  • The report cautions readers to verify important information with the source.
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