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DOE Establishes $6 Billion Program to Preserve America’s Clean Nuclear Energy Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a Notice of Intent (NOI) and Request for Information (RFI) on the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $6 billion Civil Nuclear Credit Program.
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Panel reviews nuclear power options in Montana
Small modular reactors supplying electricity in Montana could be part of the solution to the pending closure of the Colstrip coal-fueled power plant and give the facility new life, a nuclear power advocate told a state legislative panel.
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RFI Regarding Planning for Establishment of a Program To Support the Availability of HALEU for Civilian Domestic RD&D and Commercial Use
On December 14, 2021, the U.S Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) issued a RFI inviting input on the planning for establishment of a DOE HALEU Availability Program and to gather information to consider in preparing the required report to Congress describing actions proposed to be carried out by DOE under the program.
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Regulatory Update: NRC Denies Oklo Combined License Application
January 6, 2022 – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has denied, without prejudice, Oklo Power, LLC.’s application to build and operate the company’s Aurora compact fast reactor in Idaho. Oklo submitted the application on March 11, 2020, and the NRC then indicated its plan to complete its review of the Aurora design in a two-step process.
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GAIN announces first round FY 2022 Nuclear Energy Voucher recipients
The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) announced today that Framatome and Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. will be provided a GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Voucher to accelerate the innovation and application of advanced nuclear technologies.
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Regulatory Update: Kairos Power Construction Permit Application Accepted by the NRC for Review
November 30, 2021 – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has accepted for review Kairos Power’s construction permit (CP) application for constructing a test reactor at a site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
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DOE Awards $8.5 Million to Advance Promising Nuclear Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today awarded $8.5 million to help commercialize promising advanced nuclear technologies.
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NEI’s International Uranium Fuel Seminar
The event was a prime networking opportunity for nuclear fuel and utility leaders. Participants explored the issues impacting the nuclear fuel cycle by attending two half-day sessions on fuel policy, markets, and trade issues, as well as plenty of networking opportunities.
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GAIN announces fourth round FY 2021 Nuclear Energy Voucher recipient
The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) announced today that Kinectrics AES will be provided a GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Voucher to accelerate the innovation and application of advanced nuclear technologies.
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Milestones in Advanced Nuclear – New website a gateway into nuclear energy
The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) unveiled Milestones in Advanced Nuclear, an interactive website that provides the latest news in the U.S. nuclear power industry.