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ATTENTION JUNIOR RESEARCHERS! GET READY TO PITCH YOUR GEN IV RESEARCH
The 2023 Pitch your Gen IV Research Competition is accepting applications for research related to GEN IV Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems.
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Application Deadline for Cycle 2021-1 of the Industry Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to be Extended From April 30, 2021 to May 28, 2021
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) continues to evaluate its fiscal year (FY) 2021 appropriations to determine impacts on and priorities for its various research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs.
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Coal-dependent Kentucky considers nuclear with help of GAIN and an NCSU Student
Colvin, a passionate advocate of nuclear energy, wasn’t really expecting a response. “I was sort of half hoping Bill Gates, or some other business tycoon, would see my message and offer some great advice. In the end, I think the response I got was much better,” he said.
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Dow, X-energy to drive carbon emissions reductions through deployment of advanced small modular nuclear power
Dow, the world’s leading materials science company, and X-energy, a nuclear energy innovation company, today announced that they have signed a letter of intent which will help Dow advance its carbon emissions reduction goals through the development and deployment of X-energy’s advanced small modular nuclear technology in the U.S.
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GAIN announces third round FY 2022 Nuclear Energy Voucher recipients
GAIN announced today that Orano Federal Services and TerraPower will be provided with a GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Voucher to accelerate the innovation and application of advanced nuclear technologies.
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Regulatory Update: NEI Updates Regulatory Priorities for New and Advanced Reactors
June 7, 2022 – NEI submitted a letter to NRC providing an update to industry’s regulatory priorities that are intended to lead to a more modern and efficient regulatory framework for new and advanced reactors.
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U.S. Department of Energy Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Versatile Test Reactor
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the construction of the Versatile Test Reactor (VTR). The proposed VTR will be a sodium-cooled fast-neutron-spectrum test reactor that will enhance and accelerate research, development, and demonstration of innovative nuclear technologies that will play a crucial role in helping the…
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Regulatory Update: NRC Releases Updated Draft Part 53, Rule Text for Advanced Reactors
June 16, 2022 – The development of the Part 53 rule is directed by Congress through 2018’s Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) and forms one important part of the overall regulatory framework for advanced reactors.
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U.S. Department of Energy Seeks Nuclear Energy Partners to Connect with Communities
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to develop partnerships between the Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) and various communities.