The United States posted some BIG wins this year in nuclear energy as it works toward net-zero emissions by 2050. From welcoming its first new reactor online in nearly a decade to certifying the nation’s first small modular reactor design, the U.S. is getting its swagger back when it comes to nuclear energy. Here are 10 HUGE wins in 2023 that the U.S. hopes to build on in the New Year.

Registration is now open for the Hydrogen Infrastructure Strategies to Enable Deployment in High-Impact Sectors workshop at the Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colorado on January 17 and 18. This workshop is hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO).

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today issued a notice of intent (NOI) to provide funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for large-scale conversion of carbon emissions into environmentally responsible and economically valuable products.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued for public comment the first Request for Qualifications (RFQ) related to the Cleanup to Clean Energy initiative focused on generating clean energy on DOE owned lands.

Building on the Request for Information issued in August, the draft RFQ includes details about the effort, outlines factors that may be considered during evaluation of future proposals and solicits input from parties interested in leasing land at the Hanford Site in Washington State to develop utility scale carbon pollution free electricity projects (CFE).

December is a big month in the history of nuclear energy. From the first self-sustaining chain reaction to a pivotal breakthrough in nuclear fusion, some of the biggest events that laid the foundation for the nuclear energy sector all happened in the final month of the year.

The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) announced that seven companies will be provided vouchers to accelerate the innovation and application of advanced nuclear technologies.

the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Environmental Management released a competitive Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Community Capacity Building Grant Program (CCBGP). Eligibility for awards is restricted to Disadvantaged Communities and DOE anticipates making multiple financial assistance awards.

The awards will focus on reinvestment in disadvantaged communities impacted by decades of nuclear defense and research missions, and currently hosting environmental cleanup sites. The awards will also focus on strengthening relationships with communities by supporting projects that serve community and economic development goals, promote revitalization efforts, and promote inclusive community engagement practices.