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- Friday federal headlines - May 24, 2013
Navy, USDA, DoE want new biofuels technology
The Agriculture Department, the Energy Department and the Navy are turning to industry to try to leverage advanced technologies to produce a new generation of biofuels. A request for information they just issued says the private sector would have to match any federal funds the agencies spend. The three departments are willing to spend up to 500 million dollars to jumpstart an industry to produce fuels that could serve as drop-in replacements for jet fuel and diesel. The Navy is aiming to get half its energy from alternative sources by the year 2020.
Thursday morning federal headlines - Sept. 8
On today's Federal Drive: DHS celebrates its post-9/11 role and acknowledges the challenges that remain and the government works to keep counterfeit products out of its supply chain.
Govt audit: Stimulus funds for energy go unspent
Two years after the economic stimulus law, about one-third of the money authorized for an energy efficiency program has not been spent, a government audit found.
Federal government backs solar military project
The Obama administration is providing a loan guarantee for a massive solar energy project that could double the number of glimmering solar panels on residential rooftops in the U.S.
Navy, USDA, DoE issue big biofuels RFI
The Departments of the Navy, Agriculture and Energy are asking industry how best to spend $510 million on the future of biofuels. They are leaning on a 1950 law that lets the government pour cash into defense-critical industries.
Biden calls for new clean energy policy for US
The United States can't lead the world in the 21st century with its current energy policy, Vice President Joe Biden told alternative technology supporters Tuesday at a clean energy summit in Las Vegas.
OPM: Hiring, retention bonuses rose in down economy
A new Office of Personnel Management report showed that agency use of recruitment, relocation and retention incentives rose 22 percent in 2009, the Obama administration's first year. That's a slower rate of growth than in previous years. But it indicates that the government still relies on one-time payments to lure or keep nurses, engineers and others with needed skills.
Monday morning federal headlines - August 29
On today's Federal Drive: in Hurricane Irene's aftermath, some federal buildings are closed because of power outages, the Energy Department is guaranteeing loans for a solar power project and the National Transportation Safety Board is studying experimental aircraft.
Boeing, Siemens partner on DoD micro-grid management
Judy Marks, the head of Siemens' U.S. federal business unit, joined the Federal Drive to discuss her firm's partnership with Boeing to manage the Defense Department's micro-grid.
Making the transition to Washington
Diane Cochran has worked in the Departments of the Navy, Air Force, Energy, and the Office of Personnel Management, at a variety of locations in the continental United States and abroad. She shares what it's like to make the transition to working and living in D.C.
Column: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ... Federal-style
Jeff Baker works for the Energy Department in Golden, Colo. He said good communication between headquarters and the field starts by understanding, listening, learning and remembering why each employee is at the agency in the first place.
Executive Suite: Energy CTO Pete Tseronis
Pete Tseronis, Chief Technology Officer of the Energy Department, shares his ideas on innovation and leadership in tough budget times.
CHCOs: Millenials bring enthusiasm, desire for mentorship
Two chief human capital officers say Millenials - people born in 1980 or later - bring passion and enthusiasm to the federal workplace but also require guidance and mentorship.
Energy Dept. lab still offline
An Energy department lab is still offline 10 days after a major hack attack. Learn more in today's cybersecurity update
Cyber attack hits Energy laboratory
The government's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has suffered a cyber attack.
DoD to treat energy as a critical military capability
The Defense Department says it's committed to changing both the way it uses energy and the kinds of energy the military uses.
Radiation detection feeling a gas pinch too
Energy sells helium-3 faster than NNSA can collect it. What this means, and why it's a problem, is explained for us by GAO's Dr. Timothy Persons.
Managing contractors' costs
Contractors may cost more than you think. The Energy Department is finding that out the hard way. Mark Gaffigan is the Managing Director for Natural Resources and Environment Issues at GAO.
Berkeley National Lab riding the cloud to more services
CIO Rosio Alvarez said she soon will release a RFP to move the lab's ERP system to the cloud. Berkeley already moved its email to the cloud.
