The Office of Nuclear Energy is working to deploy nuclear energy as a solution to help tackle the climate crisis, strengthen our energy security, and provide equal economic opportunities for every community.
Office of Nuclear Energy
A blueprint to achieve NE's mission of advancing nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs.
The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs.
NE has identified five goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, help realize the potential of advanced technology, and leverage the unique role of the government in spurring innovation:
- Enable continued operation of existing U.S. nuclear reactors.
- Enable deployment of advanced nuclear reactors.
- Develop advanced nuclear fuel cycles.
- Maintain U.S. leadership in nuclear energy technology.
- Enable a high-performing organization.
Each goal includes supporting objectives to ensure progress and performance indicators to measure success. Read more in the Office of Nuclear Energy Strategic Vision.
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Nuclear Reactor Technologies
Information on advanced small modular reactors and the Department of Energy's Small Modular Reactor Licensing Technical Support (SMR-LTS) Program.
The LWRS program conducts research to develop technologies and other solutions to improve the economics and reliability, sustain the safety ...
Fuel Cycle Technologies
The fuel cycle in use today in the United States faces challenges in achieving the goals of sustainability.
The mission of the Fuel Cycle Research and Development (FCRD) program is to conduct research and development to help develop sustainable fuel ...
In order to assure the development of a sustainable nuclear fuel cycle for the nation’s energy future.
International Nuclear Energy Policy and Cooperation
The Office of International Nuclear Energy Policy and Cooperation (INEPC) primary mission is to oversee and manage the Department’s international comm
The Office of Nuclear Energy Policy and Cooperation (INEPC) works with international partners on civil nuclear cooperation, ranging from advanced
Nuclear Facilities Operations
Advanced Modeling and Simulation
Computing tools currently used in nuclear industry and regulatory practice are based primarily on empirical math models to approximate, or fit, exist
A reactor’s ability to produce power efficiently is significantly affected by the composition and configuration of its fuel system.