Clemson University is leading a groundbreaking $107 million project funded by the Department of Energy to advance fusion energy technology, with the goal of making it practical, sustainable, and scalable. Fusion energy, which replicates the sun's process of fusing hydrogen atoms, is heralded for its cleanliness, producing only helium as a byproduct. Unlike current nuclear power plants that generate hazardous waste, fusion energy relies on abundant forms of hydrogen like deuterium and tritium. The project, known as FC FIRE and spearheaded by the Savannah River National Laboratory, focuses on analyzing the production and management of tritium fuel to assess environmental and economic impacts. If successful, fusion energy could offer cheaper, more reliable clean energy, leading to reduced air pollution and a more sustainable future. With collaboration from esteemed institutions and industry leaders such as Columbia, Georgia Tech, and General Fusion, the project signifies significant progress towards a fusion-powered future, positioning the U.S. at the forefront of commercializing this transformative technology.