Mission Statement

The Energy Research and Development Center (ERDC) will serve as a focal point for Research, Development, and Deployment activities related to energy-related technologies and energy security. ERDC researchers will also focus on educating students to analyze and solve issues related to environmental and economic sustainability of energy systems that improve rural economies and expand resource diversity. The center will foster close collaboration between Missouri S&T and other research centers in industry, national labs, and other universities. Work conducted through the ERDC will be aimed at benefitting the university, the state of Missouri and the nation.

Energy Facts

  • The U.S. spends over $500 billion dollars annually on energy.
  • Oil imports account for 55% of the total U.S. consumption, up from 42% in 1990.
  • Energy demand is projected to rise by over 30% by 2020, much faster than the projected increase in domestic energy production.
  • The shortfall between energy demand and domestic production is projected to increase nearly 50% by 2020.

Coming Events

      April 3-5, 2013

Wayne and Gayle Laufer Energy Symposium
As we look toward the next generation of energy technology, there is no single solution.  Instead, hybridized energy systems must be developed to secure energy for the future. The Laufer Energy Symposium brings together key business and technical leaders in both legacy energy and renewable energy technologies to discuss transformational energy systems of the future.
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Recent News

Congress extends tax credits for wind, biofuels

Fiscal cliff bill extends expired tax credits for wind, ethanol and biodiesel production

By David Pitt, Associated Press  January 3, 2013

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The wind energy and ethanol industries celebrated a victory Wednesday with the inclusion of tax credit extensions in the tax relief bill approved by Congress, but that may not mean lost jobs will come back anytime soon.

The measure approved Tuesday night as part of the bill extending tax cuts for most taxpayers also helps wind energy and ethanol producers by extending tax credits, most of which expired Monday.   Read full story

Director, Joseph Smith

 

 Joseph Smith to lead
Missouri S&T
Energy Center

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$3.4 Million Donated for Energy Chair

Missouri University of Science and Technology, a national leader in energy research and education, will soon strengthen that emphasis thanks to a $3.4 million gift from a retired oil and natural gas executive and graduate of the university.


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