Board on Energy and Environmental Systems
The Board on Energy and Environmental Systems (BEES) provides independent advice on science and technology policy related to energy and the environment. BEES organizes studies, workshops, symposia, and expert meetings on topics such as advanced vehicle technologies, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the resilience of the electric grid. Our studies guide regulatory activities and government research programs and our events bring together experts from academia, government, industry, and non-governmental organizations to discuss key issues in energy policy. We also seek to inform and educate the public about the latest energy technologies and policies.
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News and Updates
Evaluation of ARPA-E’s Missions and Goals
Update
The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) supports transformational science and technology solutions to increase U.S. energy and economic security and ensure U.S. leadership in advanced energy technologies. This study will evaluate how well ARPA-E is achieving its mission and goals by analyzing its operations and assessing the impacts of its programs.
Carbon Utilization Infrastructure, Markets, and Research and Development
Update
Our recent report identifies potential markets and commercialization opportunities for CO2- and coal waste-derived products, examines economic, environmental, and climate impacts of CO2 utilization infrastructure, and puts forward a comprehensive research agenda for carbon utilization technologies.
Workshop
·2025
Recent years have brought a renewed focus on the potential for nuclear energy to help meet the United States' growing demands for abundant, reliable, low-carbon energy. Trends such as the increased electrification of transportation and industrial processes, along with the rapid expansion of data cen...
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Recent Publications
Metrics for Successful Supercritical Water Oxidation System Operation at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant
Letter
2019
Alternatives for the Demilitarization of Conventional Munitions
Consensus
2019
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (CUAS) Capability for Battalion-and-Below Operations: Abbreviated Version of a Restricted Report
Consensus
2018
Effects of the Deletion of Chemical Agent Washout on Operations at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant
Consensus
2016
Review Criteria for Successful Treatment of Hydrolysate at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant
Consensus
2015
Review Criteria for Successful Treatment of Hydrolysate at the Pueblo Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant
Consensus
2015