Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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1 Oak Ridge National Laboratory Discovery and Innovation for Clean Energy and Global Security Presented to Sustainability Summit 2012 Thomas Zacharia Deputy Director for Science and Technology Oak Ridge, Tennessee May 2, 2012

2 ORNL is DOE s largest science and energy laboratory $1.65B budget 4,400 employees Most powerful open scientific computing facility 3,000 research guests annually World s most intense neutron source $500M modernization investment World-class research reactor Nation s largest materials research portfolio Nation s most diverse energy portfolio Managing billion-dollar U.S. ITER project 2 Managed by UT-Battelle

3 ORNL s mission Deliver scientific discoveries and technical breakthroughs that will accelerate the development and deployment of solutions in clean energy and global security, and in doing so create economic opportunity for the nation 3 Managed by UT-Battelle

4 Integration of our signature strengths supports DOE and other customers Clean energy Scientific discovery and innovation Global security ITER Materials science and engineering Nuclear science and technology Computational science and engineering Neutron science and technology 4 Managed by UT-Battelle

5 Translating science and technology into sustainable energy solutions Clean and affordable electricity Sustainable transportation Energy efficiency Nuclear fission and fusion Solar photovoltaics Batteries and energy storage Secure and reliable electric grid Lightweight materials Power electronics Biofuels Batteries Industry Manufacturing Buildings 5 Managed by UT-Battelle

6 Moving technology to the marketplace and fostering economic development Creating a 21st century research environment Building an entrepreneurial culture Providing access to venture capital Establishing the first S&T park on a national laboratory campus Building new partnerships Universities Industry State and local governments 6 Managed by UT-Battelle

7 Helping to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers Providing educational and research experiences for students and faculty at all levels Graduate education programs with an emphasis on interdisciplinary energy science and technology Prestigious postdoctoral fellowships Investing in facilities and teachers for area schools Participating in regional education and workforce development efforts 7 Managed by UT-Battelle

8 Improving the sustainability of our operations Buildings Transportation Energy and water Waste reduction Environment Region s largest LEED-certified campus >500,000 ft 2 of white roof installed Transforming our vehicle fleet: Alternative fuel, flex fuel, and electric vehicles Solar-assisted charging for electric vehicles Share bikes $89M Energy Savings Performance Contract Biomass boiler Water conservation measures Energy-efficient lighting Solar power arrays FY11: 75% of construction and demolition waste sold or recycled FY11 DOE GreenBuy Bronze Award for sustainable acquisitions Natural landscape design Riparian buffer areas Wetlands creation 8 Managed by UT-Battelle

9 ORNL Sustainability Summit 2012: Advancing sustainability Extend and expand our collaborative process for advancing sustainability in the Southeastern United States Advance and develop regional partnerships: Low-carbon power generation Sustainable transportation Energy efficiency in buildings Lift the region to national prominence in sustainability 9 Managed by UT-Battelle Overview_1103

10 ORNL Sustainability Summit 2012: Special guests U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Paul Estabrooks, Director Sustainability Performance Office U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science Gordon Fox, Director, Facilities and Infrastructure Division, Office of Safety, Security and Infrastructure Battelle Memorial Institute Bruce Walker Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Paul Fassbender, Assistant Commissioner Molly Cripps, Energy Policy Director Tennessee Valley Authority James Ellis, Senior Manager for Transportation and Infrastructure 10 Managed by UT-Battelle

11 ORNL Sustainability Summit 2012: Keynote speaker Paul Fassbender Assistant Commissioner, Policy and Federal Programs, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Previously legislative counsel for Senator Bob Corker 11 Managed by UT-Battelle

12 Welcome to ORNL 12 Managed by UT-Battelle