Research Overview
The Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center has several research thrusts, some
of which have also been identified as national priorities in the President’s recent
State of the Union address.
View the list of ongoing research projects conducted by AERTC and AERTC affiliated
researchers here.
Renewable Energy Sources
The center focuses on harnessing power from nontraditional energy sources.
Hydrogen
The conversion to hydrogen based fuels and energy storage within the next 40 years
was identified as a national priority
Conventional Fuels
While conventional fuels remain a primary source of energy for power generation, the
thrust of the AERTC is to mobilize advanced technology to increase the recovery of
traditional fuels, optimize conservation, and preserve the quality of the air and
the environment.
Conservation
The AERTC has the capability to build and test experimental houses where heating and
cooling is generated using experimental designs for boilers and heat exchange units,
while electricity is derived from thermal and other alternative sources.
Smart Grid Power Distributuion Systems
The AERTC has taken steps in power conservation to maximize the efficiency of the
power distribution system.
Education and Training
The implementation of new energy policies, energy conservation technology and the
transition to new energy sources requires a strong partnership with the public.