Fusion Power Gets Big Government Boost | Richmond News

The Department of Energy just poured $1.7 billion into 18 fusion startups, signaling that clean fusion energy is no longer sci-fi—it’s a national priority. Commonwealth Fusion Systems, an MIT spinoff, landed $400 million to build a compact, powerful reactor using next-gen magnets, aiming to break even by 2025 and sell fusion power by 2030. With over $1.1 billion already raised, they’re leading the charge—alongside Helion and TAE Technologies—turning fusion from lab curiosity into a scalable, homegrown energy revolution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87309761d5cb5d15