Climate Change Technology Program

Climate Change Technology Program:Deliverables, Analysis and Integration with

the CCSP

Dave Conover, DirectorCCTP

U.S. Department of EnergyDavid.Conover@hq.doe.gov

The Biological and Environmental Research Advisory CommitteeWashington, D.C.

November 13, 2003

Climate Change Technology Program

CCTP Working Groups and Subgroups

Energy ProductionGail Marcus

Energy EfficiencyMark Ginsberg

TransportationBuildingsIndustry:- Low GHG and Efficient Processes- GHG Capture- Low or Net-Zero GHG Materials- Low or Net-Zero GHG Feedstocks

SequestrationBill Hohenstein

GeologicTerrestrialOceanProducts/Materials

Other GasesDina Kruger

Natural Gas SystemsAgric. Methane & Other GasesHigh GWP GasesNitrous OxideOzone PrecursorsBlack Carbon

Climate Change Technology ProgramDirector: David Conover

Deputy Director: Robert MarlayDOC, DOD, DOE, DOI, DOS, DOT, EPA, HHS, NASA, NSF, OMB,

OSTP, USAID, USDA

Measurement & Monitoring

Ron Birk

Sensors and PlatformsGlobal MonitoringMonitoring Area SourcesInventory Methods

Basic ResearchAri Patrinos

BiotechnologyPhysical SciencesComputational SciencesEnvironmental Sciences

HydrogenRenewable FuelsLow Carbon FuelsRenewable PowerNuclear Fission PowerNuclear Fusion PowerLow Emissions Fossil-Based PowerElectric Grid & Infrastructure (i.e., CCT Enabling Elements)

Climate Change Technology Program

CCTP Deliverables

RFI Analysis for NCCTI Competitive Solicitation Multi-Agency R&D Baseline for FY 2005 (improved climate

change technology criteria and cross-cut) Technologies Compendium Current Activities Report Strategic R&D Vision and Framework

Climate Change Technology Program

Current Climate Change TechnologyR&D Portfolio Components

Strong Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programs FreedomCAR Hydrogen Fuel Initiative (FreedomFuel)

– Hydrogen Technology– Nuclear-Based Hydrogen Initiative– Large-Scale Hydrogen Production From Fossil Fuels

Fuel Cell Systems FutureGEN (Net-Zero Emission FF Power Plants) Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (13 Countries) Nuclear Power Generation IV (9 Countries) Nuclear Power 2010 International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) (4 Countries)

Climate Change Technology Program

Technology Portfolio Options

“Beyond the Standard Suite”

“Closing the Loop on Carbon”

“A New Energy Backbone”

Introduction of Carbon Sequestration and Hydrogen Technologies Augment the Standard Suite of Energy Technologies

Major Technological Advances in Renewable and Hydrogen Technologies are Coupled with a New Generation of Nuclear Reactors

Dramatic Breakthroughs in “New and Advanced Technologies” – e.g., Fusion, or “Bio-X”

Climate Change Technology Program“Closing the Loop on Carbon”

• The Standard Suite of Technologies is Substantially Augmented by Engineered CO2 Sequestration, which Meets Key Technical, Economic, and Environmental Goals

• Fossil-Based Systems (Fuels, Power, Chemicals) Remain the Backbone of the Energy System

• Unconventional Oil & Gas become Economically Viable

• Solar, Wind and Bio-Fuels Industries Achieve Maturity

• Hydrogen Becomes a Significant Energy Carrier

• The Full Potential of Conventional Oil & Gas is Realized

• Dramatic Gains in Energy Efficiency Occur

• Other GHGs Successfully Addressed

• Sustainable Economic Development and Stabilization Achieved

Climate Change Technology Program“A New Energy Backbone”

• Extraordinary Advances in Solar, Wind, and/or Traditional Bio-Energy are Realized

• A New Generation of Economically Competitive, Inherently-Safe Nuclear Fission Power is Accepted by the Global Marketplace

• Sequestration is Limited to Niche Markets Limiting Fossil Fuels

• Together, Renewables and Nuclear Become the New Backbone of the Energy System

• Hydrogen Becomes a Significant Energy Carrier

• The Full Potential of Conventional Oil & Gas is Realized

• Dramatic Gains in Energy Efficiency Occur

• Other GHGs Successfully Addressed

• Sustainable Economic Development and Stabilization Achieved

Climate Change Technology Program“Beyond the Standard Suite”

• Breakthroughs Allow Increasing Reliance on New Technologies that Go Beyond the Standard Suite, for example:

•Fusion Power

•Global Super-Conductivity Power Transmission Grids,

•Orbiting Solar Power Satellites,

•An Array of “Bio-X” Technologies (Hydrogen Production, Carbon Sequestration, Bio-Chemical Energy Storage, Electricity Prod., Bio-Based Alternatives to Industrial Feedstocks and Processes)

• Hydrogen Becomes a Significant Energy Carrier

• The Full Potential of Conventional Oil & Gas is Realized

• Dramatic Gains in Energy Efficiency Occur

• Other GHGs Successfully Addressed

• Sustainable Economic Development and Stabilization Achieved

Climate Change Technology Program

Integrating Science & Technology Science Informs Technology Development:

– Guides and Paces Overall Strategy by Reducing Uncertainty

– Illuminates Technology Risks and Benefits

– Informs Modeling and Portfolio Analyses Technology Advances Solutions:

– Create a Robust Set of Options

– Improve Performance and Reduce Costs

– Inform Scientific Modeling and Identify Research Needs Together, Science and Technology Can:

– Clarify Risks and Benefits of Action

– Reduce Costs of Various Courses of Action

– Narrow the Gap Between Perceived Benefits and Costs

Climate Change Technology Program

Ensuring S&T Integration

Structurally by the President through Cabinet-Level CCCSTI– Liaison at staff, steering group, and working group levels

» Basic Research, MM and others Joint Development of Strategic Plans

– Interagency comments

– December 2002 workshop

– On-going dialogue Leadership at DOC and DOE