Strategic Fusion Energy Communications on the Road Towards a US Fusion Pilot Plant

With the release of the Community Planning Process and FESAC reports, as well as the National Academies studies, our community has reached a key moment in the development of fusion energy.  Additionally, significant investments have been made in the private sector to accelerate the production of a fusion pilot plant.  A key need moving forward is the development of a strategic communications plan that captures these recent developments and targets key stakeholders at both the national and local levels. In response, a group of communicators from national labs, universities, and the private sector have formed a coalition called the Council for Fusion Communications (CFC) to assist in the ongoing efforts within the fusion energy community.  An overview of CFC and plans for next steps will be presented.