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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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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…
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Foundations of Irradiation Testing: A Workshop for Researchers
The Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) program office is excited to announce Foundations of Irradiation Testing: A Workshop for Researchers. This event is for students, faculty and industry researchers eager to expand their expertise in the cutting-edge field of nuclear materials science and engineering
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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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DOE Nuclear Energy awards three GAIN vouchers
The Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy announced on June 5 that it has awarded vouchers to three nuclear companies from its Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) program to research nuclear fuel and materials.
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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…
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Nuclear Facilities and Safeguards Experience (NFASE)
NFASE is hosted by the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) with support from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). The 4-day experience is designed to help A/SMR developers meet the highest standards of nonproliferation required to compete in the global nuclear market.
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Application to Test in the NRIC DOME Facility
U.S. DOE Now Accepting Applications to Schedule Fueled Microreactor Experiments in DOME – the World’s First Microreactor Test Bed
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DOE/EA-2268: Demonstration of Microreactor Experiment (DOME) Test Bed Operations; Idaho National Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a final environmental assessment and proposed finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the operation of the Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (DOME) test bed at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). DOME would provide private industry with a safe, reliable, and affordable location to test their microreactor technologies to generate…