NE Press Releases

INL announces nearly $3.9 million in funding to develop tools needed to support experiments in a proposed fast spectrum test reactor.

Historic project will be the first large scale nuclear utility project completed in the United States in over 30 years.

Idaho National Laboratory Completes First Fueled Experiment in U.S. Transient Test Reactor (TREAT)

Action plan allows the United States and United Kingdom to accelerate nuclear technologies and research.

David Kropaczek is the new director of the Consortium for Advanced Simulation of Light Water Reactors at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Secretary Perry recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling DOE’s mission.

Tour marks Perry’s first visit to a nuclear plant as Energy Secretary.

New projects support various aspects of existing and advanced reactor development.

Office of Nuclear Energy selects 89 projects in funding for research, facility access, and crosscutting technology and infrastructure development.

Awards announced for advanced nuclear energy technologies to national labs, industry and U.S. universities in 29 states.

The U.S. Department of Energy appoints new members to the Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee.

ARPA-E provides up to $24 million for technologies to enable lower cost, safer advanced nuclear plant designs.

The Energy Department launched two new clean energy initiatives for nuclear and carbon capture at the ninth Clean Energy Ministerial in Copenhagen.

U.S and Japan agree to expand advanced nuclear and share research facilities to enhance nuclear R&D.

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected 13 projects to receive about $60 million in funding for cost-shared R&D for advanced nuclear technologies.

The signing ushers in a new era of DOE-CEA research and development (R&D) cooperation with enhanced collaboration.

Department of Energy is soliciting proposals for cost-shared projects to develop innovative, industry-driven reactor designs.

Energy Department issues Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs.

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) achieved an important step towards restoring U.S. nuclear energy transient testing capability.

U.S. Department of Energy and the Nuclear Energy Institute host a “Millennial Nuclear Caucus” as part of this year’s Nuclear Science Week.

Nuclear Science Week is a week-long celebration to focus local, regional, national, and international interest on all aspects of nuclear science.

Department of Energy Partners with the Electric Power Research Institute to Develop Innovative Manufacturing Technologies for Small Modular Reactors

Initiative will initially focus on challenges facing industry as they work to develop new or improved materials that can sustain extreme conditions.

The GAIN initiative announced the latest round of voucher recipients to accelerate the innovation and application of advanced nuclear technologies.

Energy Department announces 85 projects in nuclear energy research, facility access, crosscutting technology development, and infrastructure.