Energy

Having reliable, clean and affordable energy sources is a matter of urgent national importance.

Argonne is poised to help our nation build an economy that is based on renewable energy and free from dependence on foreign oil, while reducing our carbon footprint. Adopting renewable energy on a grand scale requires next-generation technologies born out of real breakthroughs in materials, chemistry and engineering.

To achieve this goal, our scientists and engineers are advancing the basic energy sciences, focusing their research and development on a broad portfolio of sustainable and clean energy technologies. Innovations in transportation, energy storage and alternative energy sources—including nuclear, solar, and biofuels—are all critical to reshaping America's future.