On August 24, 2022, the CEO of the Fusion Industry Association sent letter to the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that gives a full record of the FIA’s position on the appropriate type of regulatory approach by the NRC in the U.S. The letter, signed by FIA’s CEO, Andrew Holland, serves a follow up…
On August 18, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee sent a letter to the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission supporting the ongoing work of the NRC staff to craft a new framework for fusion energy. The letter notes fusion’s inherent safety, saying “Leading scientists from around…
The “CHIPS and Science” Bill authorizes more than $100 billion in increased scientific research, including important new fusion programs.
The FIA launched The global industry in 2022 report in Brussels on July 14. DG ENERGY Deputy Director General Massimo Garribba opened the event, remarking on the forward-thinking steps of the fusion industry and the possibility of achieving commercial fusion energy. He emphasized his excitement by the FIA member companies and the possibility of a…
The FIA’s The global fusion industry in 2022 report launch on July 14 broke the news of massive increases in investment for fusion companies around the world. Members of the press were active and interested in the progress of the fusion industry and the report gathered much attention from domestic and international news outlets. Below…
On Wednesday, July 6th, the U.S Department of Energy announced the first round of 2022 INFUSE partnership awards for 18 projects with private industry that will enhance collaboration with DOE national laboratories and U.S. universities on fusion energy development. The awards were provided through the Innovation Network for Fusion Energy (INFUSE) program. 16 of these…
The Fusion Industry Association is launching our 2022 survey of the global fusion energy industry on Thursday, July 14 from 4:30 pm. Join the Fusion Industry Association for our 2022 report launch on July 14 in Brussels. This report, building on the report launched in 2021, will demonstrate the rapid expansion of the global fusion…
On May 19, 2022, The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions hosted a webinar titled: Climate Solutions: Unleashing the Potential of Fusion Energy. The event was moderated by C2ES Director of Energy Analysis, Doug Vine. FIA CEO Andrew Holland spoke alongside Deputy Director for Energy, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Dr. Sally…
On June 7, 2022, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) hosted a virtual public meeting to explore an appropriate regulatory framework for fusion energy. The NRC’s Offices of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Material Safety and Safeguards, and Regulatory Research participated along with stakeholders and the broader public. The goal of these forums is to collect public input…
FIA CEO Andrew Holland’s op-ed for the Washington Examiner FIA CEO Andrew Holland’s op-ed for the Washington Examiner Published on May 18, 2022, this article gives details on what fusion commercialization means for obtaining energy security at the national level and on a global scale. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and its aftermath demonstrate the…