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DOE nuclear 'innovation campuses' could bring waste industry opportunities

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23 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 23 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The U.S. Department of Energy is advancing plans to create nuclear lifecycle innovation campuses that integrate nuclear fuel cycle activities, including waste management, in selected states. This initiative seeks to boost nuclear energy capacity and provide new opportunities for waste storage and management while involving state, tribal, and local stakeholders.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

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You can now target states selected for DOE’s nuclear campuses to access emerging nuclear fuel and waste management markets. Hosting these integrated campuses opens direct routes to government contracts and local partnerships.

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