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2021 Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp Virtual Summit
This year’s program will feature panel discussions on 21st century applications for advanced reactors, the technology’s implications for environmental justice, and its role within the broader cleantech ecosystem.
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GAIN announces third-round FY 2021 Nuclear Energy Voucher recipients
The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) announced today that Engineered Solutions Group, LLC. and Vega Wave Systems, Inc. will be provided with GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Vouchers to accelerate the innovation and application of advanced nuclear technologies.
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Industry iFOA: DE-FOA-0001817 – Cycle-2021-1
Application Deadline for Cycle 2021-1 of the Industry Funding Opportunity Announce (FOA) Extended to May 28, 2021
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Regulatory Update: NRC Provides Updated Draft Pre-application Guidance to Advanced Reactor Developers
May 2021 – The NRC staff has published an updated paper to provide information to advanced reactor developers on the benefits of a robust preapplication engagement to optimize application reviews.
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GAIN announces second-round FY 2021 Nuclear Energy Voucher recipients
GAIN announced today that Lightbridge Corp., Oklo Inc., and Radiant Nuclear will each be provided with a GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Voucher to accelerate the innovation and application of advanced nuclear technologies.
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Granholm Confirmed as Energy Secretary
The U.S. Senate today confirmed Jennifer Granholm as U.S. Secretary of Energy. Secretary Granholm is the former Attorney General and Governor of Michigan.
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New Webinar Series Explores Carbon-Free Choices
What does it mean to be carbon-free? This central question will be explored in a new Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) webinar series, “Shaping our Carbon-Free Future.”
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GEN IV Webinar Series 50: Overview of Waste Treatment Plant
This webinar focused on the integrated flowsheet that encompasses storage, retrieval, pretreatment, immobilization, and disposal. It was presented by Dr. David Peeler, who received his Ph.D in Ceramic Engineering from Clemson University.
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U.S. Department of Energy Extends Public Comment Period for Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Versatile Test Reactor
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended the public review and comment period for the Draft Versatile Test Reactor Environmental Impact Statement (DOE/EIS-0542) through March 2, 2021.
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Regulatory Update: NRC Provides an Update on its Advanced Reactor Program
February 1, 2021 – Through GAIN, DOE is providing nuclear technology developers through regulatory framework development and licensing support. This support and its outcomes will take a variety of forms and continue to evolve as technologies mature.