Energy research

Energy research, development, and technology focused programs and projects benefiting industries, organizations, and individuals who rely on the expertise.

Oil sands science and research

Research and development in the oil sands, extraction and tailings, water management, multiphase systems, upgrading, future fuels and emissions

Pipeline materials research

See how advances in materials development, integrity and reliability enhance safety and reduce environmental impacts

Renewables

Wind, solar, thermal, hydro, marine, and bioenergy; development, research, and technology

Coal and CO2 capture and storage

Improving clean coal technologies, carbon capture and storage, gasification, combustion systems optimization, fuels and emissions assessments

Buildings innovation

Energy-efficient technologies and practices for buildings including heat pumps, refrigeration, solar photovoltaics, and optimization

Housing innovation

Energy-efficient technologies for homes including net-zero energy housing; HVAC and energy systems; solar; and integrated energy design processes

Commercial and industrial innovation

Energy-oriented research and development projects for industrial energy systems, optimization, and combustion processes

Office of Energy Research and Development

Advancing energy innovation through programs, partnerships and policy development