Organization: Department of Energy

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 data needed to obtain reactor licensing and commercialization.

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DOE Identifies 16 Federal Sites Across the Country for Data Center and AI Infrastructure Development

DOE released a Request for Information (RFI) to inform possible use of DOE land for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure development to support growing demand for data centers. DOE has identified 16 potential sites uniquely positioned for rapid data center construction, including in-place energy infrastructure with the ability to fast-track permitting for new energy generation such as nuclear.

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DOE Providing up to $28 Million to Strengthen Grid Capacity for Data Centers, Manufacturing

Funding will help states, grid operators, and large electricity customers accommodate electricity demand driven by data centers, AI, and Domestic Manufacturing.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office is investing up to $28 million through the Collaborations Advancing Rapid Load Additions (CARLA) Program to accelerate deployment of critical infrastructure that supports significant electricity demand driven by data center expansion and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, domestic manufacturing growth, and electrification. Administered by ConnectWerx, CARLA will help rapidly build grid capacity that can accommodate significant near-term electricity demand growth.

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DOE Announces $80 Million Available to Support New HALEU Technologies

DOE just announced up to $80 million is available through a new funding opportunity to spur advancements in the process to produce high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU). The funding will support industry partners developing innovative technologies and approaches to strengthen the HALEU supply chain in the United States. DOE is looking for applications that address technology gaps, enhance current processes to produce HALEU, and advance new technologies that could reduce risk, increase production, or reduce costs. Funding will support demonstration projects at engineering or pilot scale, as well as earlier stage applied research and development projects. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. EST on February 26, 2025.

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DOE Hosting Informational Webinar for Capacity Building for Energy Assets

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is hosting a Capacity Building for Energy Assets Informational Webinar. There will be many discussions to explore capacity building through new alternatives such as (but not limited to) data centers, nuclear power, and critical mineral processing to maintain jobs and the tax base while decarbonizing the economy, while also highlighting the workforce development challenges and needs. The workshop will also spotlight funding opportunities through various government agencies for these purposes.

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DOE-NE RFI/NOI for Nuclear Training and Workforce Development Program

On July 26, 2024, the Office of Nuclear Energy released a Request for Information and Notice of Intent (RFI/NOI) to seek ideas, input, comments, feedback, and recommendations from interested parties for future competitive workforce development programs focused on nuclear safety training for the workforce that supports the continued safe operation of existing nuclear power plants.

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