U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Publishes Fusion Energy Technology Assessment
The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a technology assessment report on fusion energy, GAO-23-105813, on March 30, 2023.
President’s Budget Requests Over $1 billion for Fusion Energy Funding
On Thursday, March 9, the White House released their budget request for the 2024 fiscal year, set to begin in October. Within the budget is record funding of over $1 billion for fusion energy research in the Department of Energy Office of Fusion Energy Sciences. The FIA is pleased that the Biden Administration has recognized…
FIA and 60+ Companies Urge Increased Federal Funding for Department of Energy’s Office of Science
The Fusion Industry Association signed a letter in December 2022 in support of funding the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
Congressional Letters Urge Support for Fusion in Upcoming 2024 Budget
On Monday, January 23, Representative Lofgren and Senator Padilla wrote a letter to President Biden in support of funding fusion energy.
8 out of 10 INFUSE Awards go to FIA members, advancing public-private partnerships
On Tuesday, January 17, the Department of Energy announced $2.3 million in funding for the second round of the 2022 INFUSE awards.
Fusion Energy Breakthrough Makes Global Headlines
On December 13, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the achievement of net fusion power for the first time on Earth, making headlines.
Fusion Energy Action Plan Outlined 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 Support for Passage of the “CHIPS and Science” Bill
The “CHIPS and Science” Bill authorizes more than $100 billion in increased scientific research, including important new fusion programs.
Senate Energy and Water Subcommittee Includes Fusion Energy Provisions in FY 22 Appropriations Bill
Chairwoman of the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Dianne Feinstein, along with Ranking Member John Kennedy, included $ million to invest in fusion energy research and $ million for a milestone-based public-private partnership program in their budget for the Senate’s Energy and Water FY 22 Appropriations Bill. The funding provided in this bill incorporates an…
Congressional Hearing on Fusion Energy Research and Technology Development
On Wednesday, November 17 Congress will hold a hearing on fusion energy research and development. Read more here for details of witnesses.