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The Harnessed Atom is a new middle school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum extension that focuses on nuclear science and energy.

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DOE Increases Consent-Based Siting Funding Opportunity to $26 Million

Additional award winners possible for communities interested in learning about federal interim storage

Dr. Michael Goff Named Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy

Dr. Michael Goff named Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy.

DOE Selects Partners to Engage Communities on Nuclear Energy

Selections to expand coordination and engagement with energy communities, educational entities, and underserved constituencies.

Community Engagement on Consent-Based Siting Funding Opportunity Deadline Extended Through January

Applications are now due January 31, 2023

U.S. Department of Energy Establishes High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium Consortium

HALEU Consortium to help inform DOE activities to secure a domestic supply of HALEU.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Major Investment to Preserve America’s Clean Nuclear Energy Infrastructure

Funding From President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Kicks Off Multi-Phased Initiative to Ensure Grid Reliability, Continued Deployment of the Nation’s Largest Source of Clean Power, and Maintain Thousands of Good-Paying Jobs

DOE Announces Cost-Shared Award for First-Ever Domestic Production of HALEU for Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Demonstrations Led by American Centrifuge Operating, LLC Serve as Key Step in Securing Domestic High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium for Advanced Reactors to Increase Nuclear Energy Deployment

Poland and U.S. Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch Poland’s Civil Nuclear Program

U.S.-based Westinghouse Selected to Develop Poland’s First Nuclear Reactors Generating Thousands of American Jobs, Advance Europe’s Shift Away from Russian Oil and Gas

Statement of Support for Exploring Cooperation in Civilian Nuclear Power, October 28, 2022

Nuclear energy provides a critical and sustainable source of energy that contributes to the important goals of both energy security and the reduction of carbon emissions.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $150 Million To Improve Nuclear Research and Development Infrastructure at Idaho National Laboratory

Investments from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Support and Advance Next-Generation Nuclear Fuels and Reactor Technologies Critical to Achieving America’s Climate Goals

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5 Nuclear Energy Stories to Watch in 2023

The BIGGEST nuclear energy stories to keep an eye on in 2023.

11 Big Wins for Nuclear Energy in 2022

11 wins building momentum for nuclear energy in the U.S.

4 Nuclear Power Plants Gearing Up for Clean Hydrogen Production

U.S. nuclear power plants are being leveraged to help lower the cost and scale-up the production of clean hydrogen.

5 Fast Facts about Spent Nuclear Fuel

Get up to speed with these five fast facts about spent nuclear fuel.

6 Steps DOE is Taking to Address Spent Nuclear Fuel

New DOE report summarizes public feedback on consent-based siting process for consolidated interim storage of nation's spent nuclear fuel.

Could the Nation’s Coal Plant Sites Help Drive a Clean Energy Transition?

DOE study finds that hundreds of U.S. coal power plant sites could be converted to nuclear power plants.

Did the U.S. Nuclear Energy Sector Just Have Its Best Month Ever?

String of successes builds momentum for nuclear energy in the U.S.

Inflation Reduction Act Keeps Momentum Building for Nuclear Power

Investments and tax incentives included in IRA guarantee a commitment to nuclear energy.

Q&A: Assistant Secretary Dr. Kathryn Huff Discusses Top Priorities for Nuclear Energy

Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy Dr. Kathryn Huff discusses her priorities for nuclear energy.

5 Key Takeaways from the Nuclear Energy FY2023 Budget Request

U.S. Department of Energy's FY23 Budget Request includes $1.7 billion for the Office of Nuclear Energy.

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Consent-Based Siting FOA Fact Sheet

The fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy on the Consent-Based Siting FOA, released in various languages.

Teaming Partner List - DE_FOA_0002575

The Office of Nuclear Energy is compiling a Teaming Partner List to facilitate the formation of new project teams for the consent-based siting consortia described in funding opportunity DE-FOA-0002575.

INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Fast Facts about Spent Nuclear Fuel

Infographic on 5 fast facts about spent nuclear fuel generated from nuclear power plants.

Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation Newsletter – Issue 16, March 2022

The Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation (ASI) program began in fiscal year (FY) 2011 and has facilitated research and development (R&D) activities through both directed research and competitive awards.