The role of government policy in advancing fusion, with TAE Policy & Global Affairs’ Matthew Lipka

In this episode, Matthew Lipka from TAE’s Policy & Global Affairs team explores how policy is shaping and accelerating the future of fusion energy in the United States. He shares his work educating policymakers on the trade-offs between different energy technologies—and why government leadership is essential to advancing next-generation solutions. Compared to fission, fusion is a cleaner, safer energy source and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has begun adapting its regulatory framework to reflect that lower risk. With rare bipartisan support, fusion is emerging not only as a climate solution, but as a pathway to energy security, economic growth and global leadership.

(02:27) Educating Lawmakers on Fusion

(03:18) Fusion vs. Fission: Key Differences

(06:28) Regulatory Progress for Fusion

(15:13) Future of Fusion: Funding and Investment

(19:58) Global Competition in Fusion Energy

Full transcript: https://tae.com/the-role-of-government-policy-in-advancing-fusion-with-tae-policy-global-affairs-matthew-lipka/

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