Department of Energy Launches $230 Million Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced
the launch of the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP) within
the Office of Nuclear Energy. ARDP is designed to help domestic private
industry demonstrate advanced nuclear reactors in the U.S.
For the Fiscal Year 2020
budget, Congress appropriated $230 million to start a new demonstration
program for advanced reactors. Through cost-shared partnerships with
industry, ARDP will provide $160 million for initial funding to build
two reactors that can be operational within the next 5 to 7 years.
"Advanced nuclear energy
systems hold enormous potential to lower emissions, create new jobs, and
build a strong economy," said Dr. Rita Baranwal, Assistant Secretary
for the Office of Nuclear Energy. "This new program creates a tremendous
opportunity for the U.S. to provide clean energy and expand our market
opportunities."
In addition to the two reactors, ARDP will leverage the National Reactor Innovation Center to efficiently test and assess ARD technologies by engaging the world-renowned capabilities of the national laboratory system to move these reactors from blueprints to reality.
The primary implementing tool for ARDP is the ADRP Funding Opportunity Announcement, issued today, which provides applicants three separate technology development and demonstration pathways.
More information on ARDP can be found HERE.
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May 14, 2020
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