Los Angeles-based Antares Nuclear successfully achieved criticality with its Mark-0 microreactor design on June 4, marking a pivotal advancement for the U.S. nuclear energy sector. The demonstration took place at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Idaho National Laboratory, confirming the reactor’s ability to maintain a stable, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. Achieving criticality is a fundamental…
Advancing the Future of Nuclear Energy BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) announced in Lynchburg, Virginia, that its proprietary TRISO nuclear fuel has successfully powered the Antares Nuclear Inc. reactor to its first criticality milestone. This achievement marks a significant step forward under the Department of Energy’s initiative to reform nuclear reactor testing, as mandated by Executive…
New Federal Guidance Shifts Rebate Eligibility The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced new guidance that would effectively disqualify homeowners from receiving Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) rebates if they have already completed appliance upgrades before the official program launch. This policy shift, announced this week, aims to clarify the timeline for federal incentives intended…