Ready to launch: The agency’s nuclear reactor and fuel pilot programs went according to plan—now, officials are moving things along. The DOE has chosen 13 projects for its Nuclear Energy Launch Pad, an initiative to fast-track the advanced nuclear tech rollout.
The winners include Antares Nuclear, Oklo, and Valar Atomics, with projects ranging from reactor development to nuclear fuel cycle advancements.
The context: The Launch Pad adds to a growing list of Trump administration pro-nuclear moves, including billions in funding to shore up a domestic nuclear supply chain and build advanced reactors.
Tue, Aug 25
Molly Glick
Energy Central Team
NEWS: The DOE is moving beyond the pilot to boost US next-gen nuclear.
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