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Aug 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Workforce Supply Chain Technical Working Group Meeting Summary
The meeting focused on wrapping up preliminary research for the Master Plan for Responsible Advanced Nuclear Development in New York. Discussions covered the impact of member feedback on studies related to workforce and supply chain findings, as well as the process for soliciting participant feedback. NYSERDA provided updates on the timeline for assembling the final master plan document, which will undergo interagency and executive review. Action items included confirming organization acknowledgment preferences and planning the next phase of meetings for late 2026.
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The meeting focused on analyzing workforce development needs for the fusion industry, emphasizing the necessity of aligning training with fusion's current research and development stage. Discussions covered required skill sets such as plasma physics, cryogenics, and vacuum engineering, as well as the importance of expanding pathways through university programs, vocational training, and internships. Participants reviewed synergies with broader advanced nuclear workforce strategies, including the modeling of job demand and intervention matrices. Additionally, the group discussed draft findings from the Fusion Study, which aims to position New York to support the growth of the fusion ecosystem.
Jul 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Fusion Technical Working Group Meeting Summary
The meeting focused on the development of the fusion supply chain in New York State. Discussions included an assessment of existing state capabilities in areas such as high-power lasers, structural materials, and superconductors. Participants identified crossover opportunities for industries like aerospace, defense, and semiconductors. The group also examined policy mechanisms to support supply chain growth, including incentives, public-private partnerships, and potential strategies for attracting investment. Additionally, the group discussed the potential economic and technological value of establishing a fusion pilot plant in the state.
Jul 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Research and Development Technical Working Group Study Feedback Wrap-Up Meeting
The meeting focused on discussing centralized support mechanisms for advanced nuclear R&D in New York State. The group explored potential services a centralized support hub could offer across various categories, including manufacturing and project delivery, site characterization, materials and components, testing and validation, and fuel development. Participants engaged in electronic polling to assess the benefits of centralization versus disparate efforts and identified key areas for coordination, such as site characterization and data qualification. Additionally, NYSERDA presented a summary of key R&D capabilities of research institutions within the state.
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