Funding the U.S. Bold Decadal Vision for Fusion Energy
To lead on fusion energy, the US needs to make strategic, investments. The FIA recommends a one-time supplemental appropriation of $3 billion.
Fusion Energy included in Proposed IRA Clean Energy Tax Credits
Understand the importance of fusion energy’s explicit inclusion in the Inflation Reduction Act’s new tax credits. This recognition ensures fusion is treated as a distinct technology, bolstering its development as a commercial energy source.
FIA Sends Letter to NRC Regarding Ongoing Rulemaking
Discover the key takeaways from the Fusion Industry Association’s May 2024 letter to the NRC, addressing critical updates in fusion energy regulation and guidance.
New European Union Report Outlines New European Public-Private Partnerships for Fusion Energy
Report says “Promoting a faster and viable commercialisation of fusion energy will require both public and private investment” The European Commission recently published a report analyzing a strategic public-private partnership (PPP) approach to foster innovation in fusion energy titled Analysis on a strategic public-private partnership approach to foster innovation in fusion energy. There is an increasing…
Congress Increases U.S. Funding for Fusion Energy Sciences Research
The U.S. government will increase funding for fusion energy research to $790 million for the Department of Energy’s Office of Fusion Energy Sciences.
FIA Endorses Passage of Atomic Energy Advancement Act
The FIA endorsed passage on February 28, 2024 of H.R.6544, the bipartisan Atomic Energy Advancement Act with the Trahan-Obernolte Fusion Energy Act included.
Fusion Industry Association appoints Director for the EU
On January 22, the Fusion Industry Association officially expanded into the European Union, appointing Cyrille Mai Thanh of Dentons Global Affairs as its new Director for the EU, based in Brussels
Fusion Industry Association Sends Letter on Fusion Budget to Secretary of Energy Granholm
On January 11, the Fusion Industry Association sent a letter to Secretary of Energy Granholm to express support for increasing funding and prioritizing commercialization of fusion energy in the 2025 budget request that will soon be delivered to Congress.
FIA Sends Letter Regarding NRC Fusion Rulemaking
The NRC has issued a “Notification of Proposed Rulemaking” on Fusion Energy. Read what the FIA has proposed on how to define fusion machines.
House Committee Passes Fusion Energy Act Amendment Providing Regulatory Certainty for Fusion Energy
On December 5, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to report H.R.6544, the bipartisan Atomic Energy Advancement Act sponsored by Representatives Duncan and DeGette that would seek to reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. As the Committee considered passage of this legislation, Representatives Lori Trahan and Jay Obernolte offered a revised version of the Fusion…