Representatives from the UK government participated in a public meeting with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission to outline their progress towards fusion regulation, technological development, hazard scenarios, and government consultation. On September 16, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) hosted a public meeting with leaders from the British government agencies charged with regulation of fusion…
The FIA sends a letter to the Senate Finance Committee asking Congress to ensure that fusion energy is eligible for the same 48C manufacturing tax credits that other clean, zero carbon energy sources are eligible for. On September 30, 2021, the CEO of the Fusion Industry Association, Andrew Holland, sent a letter to Chairman Ron…
FIA joins letter to Congress in support of R&D funding for fusion energy
A key committee in Congress has passed legislation investing in fusion research, and creating a new public-private partnership program
Department of Energy, FESAC, Infrastructure, INFUSE, Public Private Partnerships, US
China is growing as a hub for active fusion research, as its scientists and entrepreneurs are making significant investments in fusion energy. China has two main fusion enterprises driving scientific advances and investment: the government-funded research based at the Institute of Plasma Physics at the Hefei Institute of Physical Science and the privately-funded fusion research…
On September 16, from 4:00-5:30 PM PST, K&L Gates and the Clean Tech Alliance are hosting their quarterly Debate Series in downtown Seattle, featuring FIA CEO Andrew Holland speaking about the promise of fusion energy, with a panel of experts from other energy fields. The debate will focus on how hydrogen, fusion energy, and carbon…
On July 30, the Fusion Industry Association wrote to Margie Doane, the Executive Director of Operations for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to make clear the industry’s official stance on how the United States should ensure a safe, efficient, and secure fusion energy regulation framework. The letter was sent in CC is Chairman Hanson, Commissioner…
On July 22, ARPA-E and Fusion Industry Association co-hosted a virtual Lightning Round. The event consisted of three sessions with Capability Teams funded by ARPA-E giving short presentations to the FIA Membership. The event provided an efficient way for FIA members to receive information about the teams and capabilities, and ask questions and make connections…
On Wednesday, July 28, the Senate voted to move in a bipartisan way to debate passage of an infrastructure package. The Fusion Industry Association and its member companies have made a clear case to Congress that supporting fusion energy is not just an investment in the future. Investing in fusion will create new, good jobs…