Energy Investment Decision Symposium
Where Energy Research Meets Economic Rigor
Following a successful inaugural event held at the Idaho National Laboratory in 2025, this year’s Energy Investment Decision Symposium expands its reach to DOE-funded national laboratory researchers, industry professionals and Department of Energy stakeholders nationwide.
Over two days, participants will engage with leading practitioners and researchers to build and sharpen analytical capabilities across the full spectrum of energy technology economic evaluation — from early-stage feasibility to investment-ready financial models.
Register Today
Registration costs $150 per person and includes two lunches, snacks and an evening reception.
Registration closes Sept. 21.
Call for Papers/Abstracts
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 4, 2026
We invite researchers, analysts, and practitioners to contribute to the symposium’s technical program. Abstract submissions are welcome for full presentations, lightning talks and poster presentations.
For abstracts that need to be submitted after Sept. 4, email them to Haydn.Bryan@inl.gov.
Who Should Attend
- Energy Researchers seeking practical analytical frameworks for economics related energy technology evaluation.
- Industry professionals working on technology development, deployment and investment decisions.
- DOE Stakeholders, program managers and leaders shaping research priorities and energy policies
Attendees include:
Louisiana State University, Westinghouse, Simplot, Argonne National Laboratory, National Laboratory of the Rockies, University of Idaho, University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources, Stanford University, Idaho Energy Inc., Department of Energy and University of Arizona, Utah Office of Energy
What You'll Learn
Sessions span the full breadth of technoeconomic analysis practice for energy technologies, critical materials, and supply chains:
- What is technoeconomic analysis (TEA)?
- Modeling tax credits
- DOE perspectives on energy investment decisions
- Sensitivity analysis, uncertainty, stochasticity
- Cost escalation methods
- Discounted cash flow modeling
- Energy industry market trend resources
- Critical materials TEA
- What to include in TEA scopes and proposals
- AI for TEA
- Utility investment decision making
- Tools for conducting Technoeconomic Analysis (TEA)
- Digital twin’s role in energy development efforts
Symposium Agenda
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
Morning
- Welcome and opening remarks
- Symposium organizers and DOE leadership
- Keynote and plenary sessions
- TEA fundamentals and the energy technology landscape
Afternoon
- Technical breakout sessions
- Financial modeling, feasability, market analysis
Evening
- Networking reception with poster presentations
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
Morning
- Plenary sessions
- Technical sessions
Afternoon
- Workshops and panel discussions
- Closing session and next steps
For questions or more information about this event, please contact Chelsey.Brown@inl.gov.
