Energy Resilience through Geoscience
Our energy future begins at INL
What we do
Geologists at the Idaho National Laboratory study the Earth and its natural systems to develop better ways to manage resources like geothermal energy and critical materials. Those efforts include exploring ways to store carbon and thermal energy through technologies like carbon mineralization and geologic thermal energy storage.
Through geoscience, INL is developing innovative solutions that support national security and energy independence.
Geothermal Energy and Storage
Geothermal energy storage uses the Earth’s subsurface as a natural battery—storing heat or energy underground and delivering it when it’s needed most. This approach supports long-duration energy storage and strengthens grid resilience.
Critical Materials
Critical materials must be characterized before extraction, separation and use. INL uses advanced analytical instruments to detect, quantify and characterize critical materials in natural waters, tailings, recycled materials and more.
Geologic Hydrogen
Hydrogen is an adaptable, versatile and abundant source of energy. Most hydrogen comes from industrial processes, which can be energy-intensive to produce. Geologic hydrogen forms within Earth’s crust. This largely untapped resource is estimated to cost less than $2 per kilogram in the United States.
INL News | Integrated Energy
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho National Laboratory has published results from more than 50 evaluations of next-generation advanced conductors on a new public website. The site gives utilities, manufacturers...
(POCATELLO, Idaho) — The Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho State University, eCyclers of Idaho and Sunnking Sustainable Solutions have partnered to host a free public electronic waste collection event on April...
Labeled glass containers full of liquids stirred by spinning magnets are connected to humming machines with neatly organized tubes. Here in this lab space at the Idaho National Laboratory, scientists...
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