Energy Research:
Recovery of Federal Investment in Technology Development Projects
T-RCED-96-225: Published: Aug 1, 1996. Publicly Released: Aug 1, 1996.
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GAO discussed the Department of Energy's (DOE) investment in technology development projects, focusing on the: (1) extent to which DOE requires repayment for its investment in such projects; and (2) advantages and disadvantages of the DOE repayment policy. GAO noted that: (1) DOE rarely requires repayment for its investment in cost-shared technology projects; (2) four projects require repayment for successful commercialization of innovative technologies; (3) DOE is devoting $8 billion in federal funds to cost-shared projects, of which $2.5 billion is subject to repayment; (4) DOE has revised its repayment provisions to respond to industry concerns and has reduced the percentage of commercial sales revenues that are subject to repayment; (5) DOE has spent $60.9 million for completed or terminated projects and plans to spend $41.9 million for active technology projects; (6) the DOE repayment policy allows the federal government to recover some of its investment from successfully commercialized technologies, but discourages industry leaders from participating in cost-shared development projects, creates administrative burdens for DOE and industry, and causes technologies to become less competitive; and (7) DOE needs a flexible repayment policy that allows it to share in the benefits of successfully commercialized technologies.
Feb 25, 2015
DOE Real Property:
Better Data and a More Proactive Approach Needed to Facilitate Property DisposalGAO-15-305: Published: Feb 25, 2015. Publicly Released: Feb 25, 2015.
Dec 16, 2014
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission:
NRC Needs to Improve Its Cost Estimates by Incorporating More Best PracticesGAO-15-98: Published: Dec 12, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 16, 2014. -
Hanford Cleanup:
Condition of Tanks May Further Limit DOE's Ability to Respond to Leaks and IntrusionsGAO-15-40: Published: Nov 25, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 16, 2014.
Dec 11, 2014
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DOE and NNSA Project Management:
Analysis of Alternatives Could Be Improved by Incorporating Best PracticesGAO-15-37: Published: Dec 11, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 11, 2014. -
Nuclear Weapons:
DOD's Plan for Implementing Nuclear Reductions Generally Addresses Statutory Requirements but Lacks Some DetailGAO-15-89R: Published: Dec 11, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 11, 2014.
Nov 25, 2014
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Project and Program Management:
DOE Needs to Revise Requirements and Guidance for Cost Estimating and Related ReviewsGAO-15-29: Published: Nov 25, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 25, 2014.
Nov 14, 2014
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Department of Energy:
Interagency Review Needed to Update U.S. Position on Enriched Uranium That Can Be Used for Tritium ProductionGAO-15-123: Published: Oct 14, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 14, 2014. -
Nuclear Commerce:
Additional Actions Needed to Improve DOE's Export Control ProcessGAO-15-124: Published: Oct 14, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 14, 2014.
Nov 12, 2014
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Spent Nuclear Fuel Management:
Outreach Needed to Help Gain Public Acceptance for Federal Activities That Address LiabilityGAO-15-141: Published: Oct 9, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 12, 2014.
Oct 30, 2014
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Energy Policy:
Information on Federal and Other Factors Influencing U.S. Energy Production and Consumption from 2000 through 2013GAO-14-836: Published: Sep 30, 2014. Publicly Released: Oct 30, 2014.
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