Strategic funding Leverage the EERC’s recent and recurring federal and DOE funding milestones to position solutions aligned with national energy transition goals, such as clean energy technologies, carbon capture, and direct air capture, as potential co-funded or sponsored initiatives.

Clean energy focus Target opportunities in CO2 sequestration, direct air capture, hydrogen technologies, and rare earth element recovery from coal byproducts, aligning with expanding government grants and industry push toward decarbonization and critical materials.

Industrial partnerships Collaborate with UND-affiliated research and industry clients on pilot demonstrations and commercialization of energy and environmental solutions, offering access to testbeds, domain expertise, and end-to-end deployment support.

Resilience and reliability Promote capabilities in EV resilience planning, energy-water sustainability, and climate adaptation research to serve utilities, municipalities, and remote/regional industries facing extreme weather and grid stress.

Global competitiveness Position EERC as a gateway to advanced environmental technologies and waste utilization, enabling multinational corporations to partner on cleanup, air and water protection, and sustainable energy projects with risk-managed funding channels.