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Energy Department Announces First Microreactor Experiments in DOME Test Bed

The U.S. Department of Energy today made conditional selections for Westinghouse and Radiant to perform the first tests in the Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (DOME) facility at Idaho National Laboratory. The DOME experiments will be the first of their kind in the world and will fast-track the deployment of American microreactor technologies to help keep pace with the nation’s demand for more abundant, affordable, and reliable power. The first fueled reactor experiment will start as early as spring 2026.

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New Report Supports States’ Development of Advanced Nuclear Strategic Frameworks

The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, in partnership with the National Association of State Energy Officials, released a new report, Developing State Advanced Nuclear Energy Strategic Frameworks: Guidance for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions. The new publication is designed to assist public utility commissions and State Energy Offices preparing to lead and/or contribute to the development of a strategic framework for new nuclear energy generation projects in their states.

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U.S. Department of Energy Finds No Significant Impacts for DOME Microreactor Test Bed

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a finding of no significant impact for the potential environmental impacts associated with the operation of the Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (DOME) test bed facility to accommodate testing of advanced nuclear reactor designs at Idaho National Laboratory (INL).

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GAIN Vouchers Awarded to Accelerate Research on Advanced Fuels, Materials, and Sensors – 2nd Round FY 2025

June 5, 2025 – The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) announced today that three companies will be provided vouchers to Advancing Nuclear Fuel, Materials, and Sensors Companies. The vouchers provide companies access to the extensive nuclear research capabilities and expertise available 25.across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory complex. This is the second round of GAIN vouchers awarded for FY 2025

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Reference Data for Determination of Carbon and Oxygen Content in TRISO Fuel Kernels

Standard Nuclear is developing alternative methods to assess the carbon and oxygen content in the fuel kernel. They will partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to perform LECO testing in the Low Activation Materials Development and Analysis (LAMDA) laboratory to help baseline and calibrate the method. By developing an alternative method for assessing carbon and oxygen content in TRISO fuel kernels, this project will reduce the cost and inefficiencies associated with current destructive testing methods.

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