DOE
US Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) manages federal nuclear energy research, development, and nonproliferation programs.
Established in 1977, DOE funds advanced reactor R&D via offices like NE, oversees national labs such as Idaho NL, and supports fuel cycle initiatives including HALEU production at plants like Centrus. It administers the Title 17 loan program for innovative nuclear projects.
Why it matters now
DOE's 2025-2026 HALEU de-risking and ARDP funding are pivotal for SMR timelines, enabling data center PPAs by resolving fuel bottlenecks.