Regulatory Certainty
The FIA works to make sure that the laws regulating fusion energy are clear, fair, and supportive of innovation, while assuring the safety and security of the public.
Due to their fundamental differences, fusion energy must not be regulated like nuclear fission, and should not require the same lengthy permitting processes for each facility.
Read the latest from the FIA on the regulation of fusion energy below.
FIA Launches Position Papers on EU Public-Private Partnerships, Regulations, and Funding
In the midst of a global race to deployment, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) has launched three position papers to…
FIA Supports Renomination of David Wright as Commissioner on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
On June 20, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) sent a letter to Senator Capito, Chair of the Senate Committee on…
FIA Releases Position Paper on Efficient Permitting for Fusion
The Fusion Industry Association has released a new position paper: Efficient Permitting for Fusion. With 89% of fusion developers confident they…
FIA Responds to Japan’s Cabinet Office on the “Basic Approach to Ensuring Safety for Realization of Fusion Energy” Draft Paper
On March 18, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) submitted a response to Japan’s Cabinet Office on their recently released draft…
FIA Responds to UK Consultation on National Policy Statement for Fusion Energy
As developers move closer to commercial fusion it is increasingly necessary to consider the wide array of enablers required to…
German Hearing on Charting a Fusion Regulatory Framework
On Wednesday, July 3, the German Committee for Education, Research and Technology Assessment held a hearing aimed to chart a…
FIA Participates in Fusion for Energy (F4E) Roundtable on Regulations and Partnerships
On 25-26 June 2024, the Fusion Industry Association participated in the Fusion for Energy Roundtable held in Barcelona to discuss…
US Senate Passes ADVANCE Act, Including Legislation to Codify US Fusion Regulations
On June 18, in a bipartisan vote, the Senate passed the ADVANCE Act, including legislation that will codify fusion energy…
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…