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The 3rd Annual Workshop on International Safeguards & Security by Design
Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration, this invaluable workshop is for developers of advanced and small modular reactors and associated fuel cycle facilities who plan to export globally.
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Offer for Material Distribution for the MSR Experiment Secondary Side Coolant Salt
Idaho National Laboratory has issued an Offer for Material Distribution (OMD), which seeks applications from prospective applicants who are interested in the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment (MSRE) secondary loop salt coolant, commonly referred to as FLiBe, that is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This offer provides an opportunity for universities, companies, or…
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U.S. DOE Reactor Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officially kicked off President Trump’s Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program, announcing it will initially work with 11 advanced reactor projects to move technologies toward deployment. The new pilot program was created under Executive Order 14301, which reforms reactor testing at the Department and sets a goal to construct, operate, and…
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ST. JOHNS, AZ: A Town’s Journey Through Change
In 2020, the Arizona utility Salt River Project (SRP) announced its plans to cease coal generation at the Coronado Generating Station by 2032. This decision is set to have a profound impact not only on the power grid but also on the entire community of St. Johns, Arizona.
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DOE Announces Site Selection for AI Data Center and Energy Infrastructure Development on Federal Lands
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has selected Idaho National Laboratory, Oak Ridge Reservation, Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, and Savannah River Site to move forward with plans to invite private sector partners to develop cutting-edge AI data center and energy generation projects. This selection is a next step in the Trump…
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Fuel Line Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the start of a new pilot program to fuel the development of advanced nuclear reactors. In accordance with President Trump’s Executive Orders, Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy and Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security, DOE issued a Request for Application (RFA)…
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Nuclear power in Massena? Gray hosts Nuclear 101 Forum to detail possibilities
Could nuclear power be coming to Massena? It’s a possibility that state officials are exploring right now. With increasing electric rates and excess demand on the grid, the state is searching for alternatives to produce as much clean energy as possible.
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Western states forge alliance with nation’s nuclear lab on advanced energy development
“It’s GAIN’s job to help answer questions by providing unbiased, factual information to communities,” said Christine King, GAIN director. “Nuclear energy may not be the answer in all instances, but we can pull expertise from around the nation’s national labs to serve as a trusted resource.”
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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…
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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…