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States and Startups Are Suing the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Critics of the NRC say its red tape and lengthy authorization timelines stifle innovation, but handing some of its responsibilities to states could undermine public trust and the industry’s safety record.

Wired | 04.29.2025

Scoop: Deep Fission raising up to $15M for underground reactors

Deep Fission plans to build a reactor above ground, then lower it a mile down a 30-inch borehole. The startup says its approach eliminates the need for costly pressure and containment systems.

Axios | 04.25.2025

Former Lyft President Kristin Sverchek Joins Deep Fission’s Advisory Board to Help Guide Growth, Regulatory, and Public Impact

Deep Fission Inc. (Deep Fission), an advanced nuclear energy company burying small modular reactors a mile underground for cheaper, faster, and more scalable deployment, is proud to announce that Kristin Sverchek has joined its Advisory Board. Kristin’s deep expertise in governance and public engagement will be integral as the company works to advance regulatory pathways, bolster public confidence in nuclear energy, and bring its urgently needed technology to market.

04.24.2025

We’re a father-daughter duo who have built 3 successful businesses. Working together isn’t always easy, but it’s meaningful.

Deep Fission CEO Liz Muller and her 81-year-old father, inventor Rich Muller, shared their secret to building three successful businesses together including: Berkeley Earth, a nonprofit that provides critical climate-science data; Deep Isolation, a nuclear waste disposal company; and Deep Fission, a nuclear energy company burying small modular reactors a mile underground.

Business Insider | 04.22.2025

Why Nuclear Energy Developers Are Suing Federal Regulators

The lawsuit will hopefully make stringent regulations for nuclear power a relic of the past.

Reason | 04.15.2025

Why We’re Suing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission—and Still Believe in Nuclear Regulation

At Deep Fission, we’re taking a radically different approach to nuclear energy: smaller, safer, faster to deploy—and located a mile underground. By placing reactors deep beneath the Earth’s surface, we use the natural containment of billions of tons of bedrock to dramatically improve safety and cut costs.

Power Magazine | 04.14.2025

Nuclear Waste Solved in Weeks, Not Decades? Liz Muller Explains

In this episode of Rullion Reflections, we sit down with Liz Muller, CEO and co-founder of Deep Fission, to explore how bold thinking and new technology are transforming one of nuclear energy’s biggest challenges: waste disposal.

Inevitable, an MCJ podcast | 04.10.2025

Deep Fission Joins Federal Lawsuit to Modernize Nuclear Regulation and Accelerate Safe Reactor Deployment

Deep Fission announced today that it has joined a federal lawsuit aimed at modernizing how the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) interprets and applies the Atomic Energy Act.

04.07.2025

Deep Fission and Deep Isolation Sign MOU to Launch Full-Cycle Nuclear Energy Solution

Deep Fission Inc. (Deep Fission), the pioneering nuclear energy startup revolutionizing the industry by placing reactors a mile underground, and Deep Isolation, a leader in deep borehole nuclear waste disposal solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on spent fuel management for Deep Fission’s advanced underground reactors. This agreement marks a shared commitment to ensuring a comprehensive approach to the full nuclear fuel cycle.

04.03.2025

Deep Fission Taps Veteran Nuclear Regulator Rani Franovich to Drive Licensing Strategy for Underground Reactors

Deep Fission Inc. (Deep Fission) a pioneering nuclear energy company redefining the industry by placing small modular reactors (SMRs) a mile underground announced today the appointment of Rani Franovich as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. A nationally respected expert in nuclear oversight and licensing, Rani brings decades of regulatory experience to support Deep Fission’s bold vision: commercializing deep geologic nuclear power for a safer, faster, and more scalable energy future.

03.27.2025

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