United States===United States Department of Energy

The United States===United States Department of Energy (DOE) sponsored a report recommending increased investment in fusion diagnostic capabilities, which is critical for accelerating commercial fusion power plants. This initiative strengthens the DOE's role in advancing fusion energy.

The United States===United States Department of Energy selected Centrus Energy for a $900 million task order to transition the Piketon facility to commercial-scale HALEU production, with options for an additional $170 million. This is part of a broader $2.7 billion federal initiative to rebuild a domestic nuclear fuel supply chain and reduce reliance on Russian uranium imports.

The United States===United States Department of Energy partnered with Valar Atomics to transport a microreactor, demonstrating a commitment to advancing nuclear energy for military and civilian applications. It plans to have three microreactors reach criticality by July 4 and is in talks with states like United States===Utah for waste disposal.

The United States===United States Department of Energy announced the record $27 billion loan, aiming to drive down costs and ensure access to affordable, reliable, and secure energy. The department is focused on increasing capacity to generate and transmit electricity.

The United States===United States Department of Energy is leading the METALLIC consortium to establish new, domestic critical minerals supply chains. Its partnership with American Rare Earths is crucial for validating and commercializing technologies for rare earth element processing.