2009 Research Portfolio

EPRI’s 2009 Research Portfolio showcases our proposed research and development programs for 2009 to help the electricity sector address a broad scope of technological, operational and environmental issues, including:

• Near-Term — Increase the reliability of nuclear fuel, substations, boilers and other essential components; reduce costs along the energy value chain; extend equipment life; enhance environmental performance.
• Mid-Term — Introduce advanced technologies to reduce greenhouse emissions; create a smart power grid that accommodates intermittent renewables, distributed generation, demand response, and efficient end-use technologies such as plug-in hybrids.
• Long-Term — Develop advanced nuclear plants and clean coal technologies with CO2 capture and storage and infrastructure for a hydrogen economy.

On this site you will be able to:

• Review EPRI’s research offerings for 2009, listed by research areas in EPRI’s sectors
• Search the site for research of interest, using a text search or filtered search
• Send EPRI an interest form indicating which research offerings are of interest to you and requesting follow-up
• Learn how to purchase EPRI research and contact an EPRI account executive