In order to help advance basic research and development (R&D) and deployment across the four pillars of industrial decarbonization, the Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) provides investments across a variety of activity areas. These investments include direct funding opportunities, knowledge-sharing consortia, lab calls, and prizes, among other programs. Activity areas include:

Energy- and Emissions-Intensive Industries

• Chemicals
• Iron & Steel
• Food & Beverages
• Cement
• Paper & Forest Products

Cross-sector Technologies

• Decarbonizing Process Heat
• Low-Carbon Fuels and Feedstocks
• Water and Wastewater
• Energy Efficiency Technologies

Technical Assistance & Workforce