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Multimedia Resources

Graphic resources, videos, and fact sheets from the Office of Nuclear Energy.

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Press Releases

Industry Feedback Needed on New Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program

Request for information gives interested parties a chance to share insights on how new program can be successfully executed.

U.S. Department of Energy Awards $3.5 Million to New Gas Reactor Design

Project will examine ways to reduce construction and maintenance costs of high-temperature gas-cooled reactor design.

International Nuclear Energy Organization Names DOE Official New Chair

IFNEC names U.S. Department of Energy official Suzanne Jaworowski as new Steering Group chairperson.

U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Collaborate on Advanced Nuclear Technologies

DOE and NRC agree to share technical expertise and computing resources to speed up the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies.

U.S. Department of Energy Awards $15.2 Million for Advanced Nuclear Technology

Funding supports three domestic advanced nuclear technology projects.

Department of Energy Announces $40 Million in Funding for 29 Projects to Advance H2@Scale

Projects will advance hydrogen storage and infrastructure technologies and identify innovative concepts for hydrogen production and utilization.

DOE Launches New Demonstration Center for Advanced Nuclear Technologies

New initiative will help test and demonstrate advanced nuclear technologies to accelerate deployment of new nuclear energy systems.

DOE Announces Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement to Examine Building a Versatile Test Reactor in the U.S.

The Department Of Energy announces an Environmental Impact Statement to examine building a Versatile Test Reactor in the United States.

Secretary Perry Congratulates Recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

Established in 1996, the PECASE acknowledges the contributions scientists and engineers have made to the advancement of science.

Rita Baranwal Sworn in as U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy

Rita Baranwal becomes first women to lead the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy.

Blog

5 Fast Facts about Spent Nuclear Fuel

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

First U.S. Small Modular Boiling Water Reactor Under Development

BWRX-300 SMR design by GE Hitcahi amis to reduce plant size by 90% compared to large-scale boiling water reactors.

Advantages and Challenges of Nuclear Energy

An overview of the main advantages of nuclear energy and the challenges currently facing the industry today.

These Accident Tolerant Fuels Could Boost the Performance of Today’s Reactors

Three of the largest U.S. nuclear suppliers are working with the Energy Department to develop new accident tolerant fuels for the nation's reactors.

6 Things You Should Know About Nuclear Thermal Propulsion

Six things everyone should know about nuclear-powered rocket engines.

ANALYSIS: FY2020 Spending Bill Points to Nuclear Resurgence

President Donald Trump signs off on the FY2020 spending bill, which includes nearly $1.5 billion for nuclear energy research.

What's the Lifespan for a Nuclear Reactor? Much Longer Than You Might Think

Nearly 10 years of research is giving U.S. nuclear companies the data and confidence they need to operate up to 80 years.

3 Key Intangibles of the U.S. Nuclear Industry

Three intangibles of the U.S. nuclear industry countries won't find anywhere else.

What is a Radioisotope Power System?

Nuclear has powered space exploration for decades. Learn radioisotope power systems' role in the most successful space missions in U.S. history.

New DOE and NRC Agreement Will Lead to Faster Deployment and Licensing of U.S. Nuclear Technologies

Dr. Rita Baranwal explains why a recent agreement between DOE and the NRC will lead to faster deployment of U.S. nuclear technologies.

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Documents

Infographic: Supporting Advanced Nuclear 2017-2019

Breakdown of funding, companies and states supported by the Office of Nuclear Energy in support of advanced nuclear from 2017-2019.

Infographic: How Does Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Work?

Infographic on the basics of nuclear thermal propulsion.

Infographic: World Reactors Under Construction (2019)

Number of reactors under construction around the world in 2019.

VIDEO: What's the Lifespan for a Nuclear Reactor?

Learn how a nuclear reactor can produce power for more than 40 years.