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The INEEL's Energy Efficiency and Technology Directorate serves as the focal point for all INEEL non-nuclear energy research and development. This work includes a variety of fossil energy, renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. It offers applied expertise in the areas of geothermal energy, hydropower, wind energy, distributed power systems, advanced battery development and testing, oil and gas technologies, methane hydrates, hydrogen (production, storage, and utilization) and carbon management. This Directorate applies its expertise in industrial processes such as welding, intelligent process control, robotics, spray forming, separations and process simulation for the benefit of many Federal and Work for Others customers.

Energy Efficiency and Technology is an enduring national resource in providing science and engineering-based energy solutions to our domestic and international customers and is ready to hold a leadership position for DOE in the Energy Resources Research and Development Portfolio consistent with both our capabilities and strategic objectives.

The INEEL, through this Directorate, is the lead laboratory for advanced high-power energy storage testing and evaluation for both the Partnership for New Generation Vehicles and the Hybrid Vehicle Propulsion Programs of the United States Advanced Battery Consortium. In addition, we are the lead lab for the Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity light-duty vehicle testing , the National Geothermal Program, and the lead lab for engineering support in the National Hydropower Program .

This Directorate is responsible for developing and executing the Clean Energy/Bioenergy Division Initiative. The initiative will support DOE Energy Resource objectives by developing and demonstrating of biobased fuels and chemicals.

The Directorate is composed of the following disciplines:

Fossil Energy - developing innovative research and development to reduce U.S. petroleum imports, increase use of cleaner burning natural gas, solve environmental problems, reduce industry operating costs, commercialize quality products and services, develop exploration and production technologies, develop gas and oil processing technologies, develop and test natural gas vehicles and develop technologies for environmental projects (methane hydrates, hydrogen, Vision 21, CO2 sequestration and ultra clean fuels). 
Contact: Bruce Reynolds, 208-526-1992, reynba@inel.gov

Renewable Energy and Power Technologies - performing engineering in support of the research and development and deployment of renewable energy technologies (geothermal energy, hydropower, wind and solar photovoltaics) and power systems (power system reliability and control, hybrid power applications, distributed power and sensors). Key product areas: geothermal energy, hydropower, wind power and power systems. 
Contact: Robert Neilson, 208-526-8274, rmn@inel.gov

Building Technologies and Energy Management - researching energy efficiency, structural performance and durability of buildings and providing leadership to achieving DOE building energy use goals. Primary activities include static and dynamic structural testing and computational modeling of high consequence structures such as hazardous material containers and power plants, and research of energy efficiency, sustainability and durability of buildings, particularly manufactured housing. In addition, support for energy efficient technologies in new and existing INEEL construction, Energy Savings Performance Contracts, and energy conservation awareness for facilities, employees, and the community is provided.
Contact: Cheryl O'Brien, 208-526-4105, cco@inel.gov

Transportation Technologies and Infrastructure - developing and testing advanced systems and component technologies for the transportation industry, focusing on energy storage, energy conversion, alternative fuels, infrastructure and vehicle systems.
Contact: Timothy Murphy, 208-526-0480, murphytc@inel.gov

Industrial and Material Technologies - inventing, developing and demonstrating significant enhancements to, or replacement of, existing industrial processes, using advanced material, processing and control technologies to enhance U.S. competitiveness, productivity, energy efficiency and environmental quality. Key technology areas: advanced materials, biotechnology, chemical processing, metals joining, plasma processing, robotics, sensors and process control, separations, simulation and modeling and spray forming. 
Contact: Marty Sorensen, 208-526-9662, sms2@inel.gov