The Fusion Industry Association is recommending a $40 million fusion propulsion funding program, styled similarly to ARPA-E and DARPA, in order to put the United States in the optimal position to win the “Deep Space Race.” While the United States is the current leader in space exploration, the gap is closing, and countries like China…
On May 28, 2021, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Ranking Member Frank Lucas, along with the Science Subcommittee on Energy Chairman and Ranking Members, Jamaal Bowman and Randy Weber introduced the Department of Energy Science for the Future Act. This bill provides authorization of new funding and policy in…
On May 31, 2021 the Regulatory Horizons Council, a new expert committee responsible for educating the UK’s government on the regulations necessary for the advancement of technological innovation, released a report on its recommendations to ensure the rapid and safe progress of fusion energy. The Fusion Industry Association was cited throughout the report with regards…
On June 15, Fusion Industry Association members will participate at the ASCENDxSummit “Accelerating Pathways to Space” on New Opportunities in Fusion for Space Power and Propulsion. On June 15, Fusion Industry Members will hold a panel discussion moderated by FIA’s Julie Reiss, reiterating their progress declared at the Tri-Agency Compact Fusion Workshop back in April…
On May 24, members of the bipartisan Congressional Fusion Energy Caucus wrote to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm seeking updates on the Department of Energy’s progress in implementing directives from Congress to support the development of key fusion energy programs. The letter, led by Fusion Energy Caucus chair Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), was signed by…
The FIA is proud to cosponsor a Stellar Energy Foundation event on June 24, 2021 entitled “Mobilizing Investment into Fusion Energy.” Featuring: Ralph Izzo, Chairman, President & CEO, PSEG Paul Dabbar, Former Under Secretary for Science, U.S. Department of Energy Moderator: Chris Gadomski, Analyst, BloombergNEF To be added to the Stellar Energy Foundation Invitation database…
The Fusion Industry Association is proud to cosponsor a virtual event with the Eastern Tennessee Economic Council on Tuesday, June 29. The online Zoom event will feature: The speaker list includes representatives from:
Pete was a giant in the nuclear field having accomplished the public service trifecta of working in Congress as a senior aide to former Senator Pete Domenici, serving as a NRC Commissioner, and as Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at DOE. Few could match his knowledge and experience on nuclear technical matters. He was also…
The Fusion Industry Association welcomes the announcement of the American Jobs Plan by President Biden. Fusion investment can lead the way.
On the afternoon of March 30, 2021, the Nuclear Regulatory Committee (NRC) hosted their second virtual public meeting to explore an appropriate regulatory framework for fusion energy. Their first public forum was held on January 26, 2021. The goal of this and the previous forum was to collect public input and feedback related to developing…