Supporters of the vast, but thus far elusive, potential of nuclear fusion have released a “road map” that quantifies the economic impact the nascent industry could deliver for California — provided state policymakers make regulatory and legislative changes, plus financial incentives.

“With the right support, California can lead in the commercialization of fusion energy, capturing the economic benefits that come from it while reshaping the global energy landscape,” said Eduardo Velasquez, a senior director at the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation , and author of the road map . The interactive web report predicts fusion has the potential to support more than 40,000 jobs and inject as much as $125 billion into California’s economy in the next decade.

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