Budget & Policy

White House proposes slight cuts and changes to DOE NE

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The Department of Energy is requesting $1.53 billion for its Office of Nuclear Energy in fiscal 2027, a slight funding reduction, despite the Donald Trump administration’s push for more nuclear power.
The $1.53 billion request outlined in DOE’s fiscal 2027…

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NANO Nuclear seeks microreactor construction permit at university

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TVA CEO Moul to retire this summer

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Lummis seeks to codify Trump nuclear orders

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NRC renews Diablo Canyon’s license for 20 more years

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DOE NE awards nearly $50 million for a new nuclear workforce development initiative

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