Fusion in Special Competitive Studies Project Report

Fusion in Special Competitive Studies Project Report

The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) published an Interim Panel Report, Harnessing the New Geometry of Innovation, laying out actions for the U.S. to strategically position itself as a long-term leader of fusion energy acceleration and commercialization. The report is the fourth interim panel report using the work collected by the SCSP over the past…

FIA participates in 19th Annual Energy Tech Venture Forum

FIA participates in 19th Annual Energy Tech Venture Forum

Rice Alliance hosted a conference on September 15, focusing largely on the clean energy transition and the investment needed to achieve a carbon-zero future. The day-long conference at Rice University’s campus in Houston, TX included keynote speakers, panels, and a showcase on innovative emerging energy firms. Caroline spoke on a panel on fusion alongside Kieran…

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Fusion Energy

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Fusion Energy

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Fusion Energy On Thursday, September 15 2022, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, chaired by Senator Joe Manchin, holds a hearing on fusion energy. WATCH LIVE HERE. “The Federal Government’s Role in Supporting the Commercialization of Fusion Energy” The hearing will be held…

FIA Sends Letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Support of Byproduct Material Approach

FIA Sends Letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Support of Byproduct Material Approach

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…

Senators Carper and Capito Letter to NRC Chairman Applauds Work to Craft Regulatory Path for Fusion

Senators Carper and Capito Letter to NRC Chairman Applauds Work to Craft Regulatory Path for Fusion

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 global fusion industry in 2022: Report launch event in Brussels

The global fusion industry in 2022: Report launch event in Brussels

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 global fusion industry in 2022 report: In the news

The global fusion industry in 2022 report: In the news

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…