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U.S. DOE to Distribute First Amounts of HALEU to U.S. Advanced Reactor Developers
DOE just announced conditional commitments to provide high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to five U.S. nuclear developers to meet their near-term fuel needs. The five companies that received conditional commitments are: •TRISO-X, LLC. •Kairos Power, LLC. •Radiant Industries, Inc. •Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC •TerraPower, LLC.
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Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative: Ready, set, grow
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) to launch the Advanced Nuclear First Movers Initiative. The Initiative, directed by state energy offices, is led by state co-chairs New York, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Wyoming, and the participating states Louisiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia.
INL serves as the GAIN integrator for NE for a reason, said Jess Gehin, associate laboratory director for Nuclear Science and Technology at INL. “INL’s significant experience in leading nuclear energy R&D programs made it the ideal choice to head the GAIN initiative and work with other national laboratories on GAIN’s mission.”
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DOE Identifies 16 Federal Sites Across the Country for Data Center and AI Infrastructure Development
DOE released a Request for Information (RFI) to inform possible use of DOE land for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure development to support growing demand for data centers. DOE has identified 16 potential sites uniquely positioned for rapid data center construction, including in-place energy infrastructure with the ability to fast-track permitting for new energy generation such as nuclear.
Generation III+ Small Modular Reactor Pathway to Deployment Solicitation
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today re-issued a $900 million solicitation to support the deployment of small modular reactors, fueling President Trump’s bold agenda to unleash American energy dominance.
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Celebrating a Decade of Innovation: The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear
GAIN was created in 2015 to “provide the nuclear community with a single point of access to the broad range of capabilities — people, facilities, materials and data — across the DOE complex and its national laboratory capabilities.”
INL serves as the GAIN integrator for NE for a reason, said Jess Gehin, associate laboratory director for Nuclear Science and Technology at INL. “INL’s significant experience in leading nuclear energy R&D programs made it the ideal choice to head the GAIN initiative and work with other national laboratories on GAIN’s mission.”
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Safety, nuclear waste, water use: Here’s what you need to know about Utah’s nuclear push
Utah is already laying the groundwork for several small nuclear projects. The state hopes to build dozens of microreactors on military property, and the Utah Inland Port Authority is considering developing microreactors in Emery County. Meanwhile, the state is pursuing a lawsuit against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to loosen licensing requirements for small nuclear reactors.
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DOE Providing up to $28 Million to Strengthen Grid Capacity for Data Centers, Manufacturing
Funding will help states, grid operators, and large electricity customers accommodate electricity demand driven by data centers, AI, and Domestic Manufacturing.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office is investing up to $28 million through the Collaborations Advancing Rapid Load Additions (CARLA) Program to accelerate deployment of critical infrastructure that supports significant electricity demand driven by data center expansion and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, domestic manufacturing growth, and electrification. Administered by ConnectWerx, CARLA will help rapidly build grid capacity that can accommodate significant near-term electricity demand growth.
DOE Announces $80 Million Available to Support New HALEU Technologies
DOE just announced up to $80 million is available through a new funding opportunity to spur advancements in the process to produce high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU). The funding will support industry partners developing innovative technologies and approaches to strengthen the HALEU supply chain in the United States. DOE is looking for applications that address technology gaps, enhance current processes to produce HALEU, and advance new technologies that could reduce risk, increase production, or reduce costs. Funding will support demonstration projects at engineering or pilot scale, as well as earlier stage applied research and development projects. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. EST on February 26, 2025.
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DOE Awards $5 Million for Second Phase of Advanced Reactor Experiment Designs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today awarded a total of $5 million to Radiant Industries, Inc. and Westinghouse to progress their microreactor designs for testing in the new Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (DOME) test bed at Idaho National Laboratory.
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