Energy Technology Assessment Center
The Energy Technology Assessment Center (ETAC) conducts strategic assessments of electricity sector technology needs. ETAC research focuses on interdisciplinary analysis of technology development, energy policy, and economic factors. Current research includes:
- Effects of potential CO2 emissions reductions policies on future technology priorities
- Generation technology costs and trends
- Economic consequences of different technology strategies
ETAC's goal is to assure that ongoing debates among electricity sector stakeholders are based on sound technical and scientific information, targeting research at senior decision-makers. It communicates regularly with senior management of EPRI member organizations, policy makers at the federal and state level, national
and regional news media, universities, and major non-governmental organizations. Most ETAC reports are publicly available.
ETAC is supported by EPRI's Office of Technology Innovation, which identifies EPRI strategic research priorities through a portfolio of long-range R&D activities.
News
National Australia Radio Interviews EPRI
November 17, 2009
Revis James provided an overview of the technology challenges faced by the industry as it lowers its carbon footprint while meeting growing demand during a discussion from Brisbane, Australia.
Updated Prism-Merge Analysis is Featured on Clean Skies
September 14, 2009
Revis James summarized key findings of the 2009 analysis that addresses the twin challenge of meeting load growth while reducing the industry's carbon footprint.
New York Times Reports on Prism-MERGE
August 4, 2009
EPRI's updated analyses, released at the Summer Seminar, confirms the "full portfolio" is best-suited to curb future emissions and meet demand growth.
EPRI Participates in NPR's "Science Friday"
June 26, 2009
NPR's "All Things Considered" Examines Energy Consumption and a Smarter Grid
May 01, 2009
EPRI Featured in New York Times Environment Blog
April 08, 2009
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