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Thu, Jul 24

NEWS: DOE’s national labs reportedly consider layoffs amid budget cuts

DOE jobs could be in jeopardy after recent proposed budget cuts. (Utility Dive)

  • National labs (like the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) are reportedly considering laying off up to 1,000 employees each.

  • Remember: Recent budget proposals for 2026 cut NREL’s total budget from $686M to $299M and PNNL’s from $829M to $548M.

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