NVIDIA GTC, EV Charging Expo, and FIA Policy Conference

by Michael Heumann | Mar 18, 2026 | Electricity Demand

It’s all about the energy, baby! The Fusion Report has three big conferences happening this week to talk about: NVIDIA GTC in San Jose, EV Charging Expo in Las Vegas and the FIA Policy Conference in Washington DC, in as little as 1,500 words (total, not each!)....

The Transformer Bottleneck

by Frankie Berry | Sep 25, 2025 | Electricity Demand, Grid Infrastructure Reliability, Infographics

The Transformer Bottleneck      The U.S. grid faces a hidden bottleneck: aging transformers. With most units already at their expected lifespan, heavy reliance on imports, and lead times stretching up to 7 years, the system is under strain. Our new infographic...

The Trump Administration Green-Lights SMRs, and CFS Raises Nearly $1 Billion in New Cash

by Michael Heumann | Aug 28, 2025 | Electricity Demand, Fusion Energy, Fusion Funding

The Trump Administration Green-Lights SMRs, and CFS Raises Nearly $1 Billion in New Cash      One would think that with our name, The Fusion Report probably only covers fusion energy, particularly the commercialization of fusion energy. While our content tends to...

China and the Threat to the World’s Energy Independence

by Michael Heumann | Jul 29, 2025 | China, Electricity Demand, Fusion Energy

China and the Threat to the World’s Energy Independence      Four weeks ago, The Fusion Report ran an article called “This Friday is the 4th of July, How Far Are We From Energy Independence”, in which we looked at US progress towards energy (and particularly...

If Electric Vehicles Go Away, Is Fusion Energy Still Important???

by Michael Heumann | Jun 24, 2025 | Electric Vehicles, Electricity Demand, Fusion Energy

If Electric Vehicles Go Away, Is Fusion Energy Still Important???      One of the areas that I have previously worked in before taking on The Fusion Report was electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. Prior to the start of the Trump 2.0 administration, EV charging...

ARPA-E Conference Highlights: The Return of “Coolness” to Fossil Fuels

by Michael Heumann | Mar 20, 2025 | Electricity Demand, Energy Industry, Fossil Fuels, Fusion Energy

ARPA-E Conference Highlights: The Return of “Coolness” to Fossil Fuels      This week saw the 2025 ARPA-E Conference for the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) being held at the National Harbor Gaylord Conference Center. While ARPA-E officially stands for “Advanced...