Strategic funding The EERC has secured multiple sizable federal grants and DOE funding (recent allocations including 25M over five years and other grants in the millions). This indicates strong government support and potential co-funding opportunities for new energy projects and CCUS, DAC, and hydrogen initiatives that can be aligned with client funding programs.

Carbon capture momentum A clear emphasis on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and direct air capture (DAC) initiatives with multiple DOE and federal awards suggests ongoing project opportunities for technology licensing, joint development, and consulting with industries seeking decarbonization and climate-compliant solutions.

Industrial partners Active collaboration with industry players such as Marathon Petroleum and other energy sectors signals access to real-world pilot sites and scale-up opportunities for cleaner fuels, renewable integration, and waste-to-energy technologies that can be leveraged to expand client engagements.

Broad tech portfolio EERC’s wide research portfolio spanning clean coal, hydrogen, wind, biomass, water management, and environmental cleanup opens cross-selling possibilities across multiple market segments for technology transfer, testing services, and customized R&D programs.

UND affiliation As a nonprofit branch of the University of North Dakota, EERC combines academic rigor with industry-driven projects, presenting a compelling value proposition for government contracts, grants, and sponsored research collaborations that can be pursued with prospective clients seeking proven research partners.