Delivering breakthroughs for a clean, efficient, secure energy future
The Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) plays a pivotal role in America’s transformation to a clean, efficient, flexible, and secure energy future. Our researchers deliver breakthroughs in energy from generation to distribution and storage to end use in support of Department of Energy missions. ESTD offers a unique culture of entrepreneurship for translating science into solutions for the most critical problems facing society at the nexus of energy and security.
Our scientists and engineers work with many of America’s best innovators and businesses to research, develop, and deploy cutting-edge technologies and to break down market barriers in sustainable transportation, smart power systems, and energy efficiency for homes, buildings, and manufacturing. Accelerating clean energy technologies to deployment will help provide affordable and reliable energy to support a thriving economy.
Focus Areas
Advanced Manufacturing
Cutting-edge technologies to support US manufacturers.
Building Technologies
Energy optimized solutions for buildings of the future.
Grid Modernization
Solutions for secure and resilient energy infrastructure systems.
Sustainable Transportation
Transportation technologies to enhance mobility across the nation.
Opportunities
Through strategic partnerships, STEM outreach, and workforce development, Oak Ridge National Laboratory is driving innovation-based economic growth and opportunity while developing the next generation of scientific leaders.
"Our researchers focus on supporting America’s drive toward a flexible, secure and decarbonized energy future. We use one-of-a-kind comprehensive capabilities to deliver maximum impact solutions for the grid, buildings, transportation and manufacturing to help the United States reach its clean energy goals."
Robert M Wagner
Associate Laboratory Director, Energy Science and Technology Directorate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory