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July 30, 2025

Avalanche Energy

Avalanche Energy, a fusion energy startup developing modular compact fusion machines, was awarded $10 million through the state Department of Commerce Green Jobs Grant Program for the development of its FusionWERX test facility in Richland. The facility is a first-of-its-kind commercial-scale testing facility for advanced fusion technologies that will leverage a broad scope radioactive materials license, advanced tritium management capabilities, and the company's breakthrough 300,000 Volt (300kV) fusion device.

“This announcement marks small-scale fusion's evolution from a laboratory curiosity into a neutron source that creates real-world value,” said Robin Langtry, CEO of Avalanche Energy.

The grant, which provides funds for projects that promote the growth of clean energy, will directly support approximately 12 skilled positions and fund the purchase of first-generation neutron-handling equipment for the facility. It is located in a facility owned by the Port of Benton, the former location of Kurion's modular detritiation prototype facility, which was previously licensed for tritium operations.

Avalanche says its breakthrough — operating its desk-sized magneto-electrostatic fusion machine at 300kV for hours with minimal power loss — makes it the most compact, highest-known-voltage fusion device ever built.




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