Higher gas prices and increasing concern
about energy supply have raised awareness of the need for inexpensive
and accessible energy sources. ATP has been investing in energy-related
technologies for many years.
- In FY
2002, a total of 30 energy-related projects were part
of ATP’s
portfolio:
- 9 projects were awarded in FY 2002
- 6 projects were awarded in FY 2001
- 11 projects were awarded in FY 2000
- 2 projects were awarded in FY 1999
- 2 projects were awarded in FY 1998
- ATP outlays in FY 2002 for these 30 projects totaled $22.7
million, representing approximately 15 percent of ATP funding
for all ongoing projects in FY 2002.
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Of the $22.7 million, the allocation among ATP energy-related
projects is:
- Oil and
gas—25%
- Batteries and supercapacitors—13%
- Energy conservation—8%
- Wind and solar—8%
- Fuel cells—38%
- Motors and generators—8%
ATP’s
mission is to accelerate the development of innovative technologies
for broad national economic benefits through partnerships
with the private sector. ATP is supporting energy-related projects
that, if successful, will increase the availability of energy
sources that are expected to be enabling or to spill over to
other organizations within and across industries and the economy.
Factsheet 1.H1 (January 2003)
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