Supports early-stage research into undeveloped technology The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $10 million in funding last week for early-stage research projects focused on nuclear fuel recycling solutions. …
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Energy Department Invests in Low-Enriched Uranium Development
Makes $80 million available for industry partners to increase supply. The Department of Energy (DOE) opened applications for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) production facilities, making $80 million available…
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Energy Department Opens Applications for Small Modular Reactor Projects
Funding will grow new fleet of small nuclear energy sources in the private sector. The Department of Energy (DOE) opened applications for companies looking to construct small modular…
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Energy Department Finalizes $1.5 Billion Loan for Michigan Nuclear Power Plant
The funding will reboot the Holtec Palisades reactor, the first reactor restart in U.S. history. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has finalized a $1.5 billion…
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Secretary Austin Meets with AUKUS Leaders in London
He discusses the development of Australian nuclear submarine technologies. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III met with his AUKUS [Australia, United Kingdom, United States] counterparts in London this…
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DOE Reports Clean Energy Industry Jobs Rate Doubled in 2023
The sector grew by 4 percent compared to 2 percent for overall U.S. jobs. The Department of Energy (DOE) reported that jobs in the U.S. clean energy sector…
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DOE Enters Realty Negotiations for 8,000 Acre Solar Energy Systems
The proposal is part of the Cleanup to Clean Energy Initiative. The Department of Energy (DOE) entered into realty negotiations with Hecate Energy, considering the approval of solar…
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Technology Modernization Fund Invests in Nuclear Response and AI Safety
Commerce and energy departments will put funding to use for operations and an NIST initiative. The Departments of Energy and Commerce are receiving a combined $13.8 million from…
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Energy Department Requests Proposals for Domestic Uranium Sourcing
Energy secretary seeks alternatives after administration bans Russian uranium. The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for proposals, asking for input from members of the nuclear energy…
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Senate Passes Nuclear Energy Acceleration Bill
A version of the act has already passed the House, so the measure is on its way to the president’s desk This week, the Senate passed the ADVANCE…
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