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America built nuclear power in Idaho first. Now it's doing it again.
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Fusion42 · 13 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has become the focal point of a renewed U.S. nuclear innovation push, marked by the achievement of criticality by four new reactors under a new Department of Energy (DOE) authorization program aimed at accelerating advanced nuclear reactor testing and deployment.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.
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You must recognise Idaho’s renewed role as the national hub for fast-tracked nuclear reactor tests. If you make nuclear tech or support services, now is the time to engage with DOE and INL to position for early commercial opportunities.
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