b'INTEGRATED ENERGY SYSTEMSINL leads RD&D to achieve a future in whichNuclear energy is a near-zero air emissions energy demands across multiple energyoption that can reliably meet electricity use sectors are met by a combination ofdemands, but its value extends far beyond non-emitting energy sources (e.g., nuclear,electricity generation: it is capable of renewable, fossil with carbon capturedispatching both heat and electricity. and sequestration/utilization). InnovativeINL RD&D focuses on developing technology solutions that use nuclear energymultigeneration energy systems that products (e.g., heat, electricity, radiation)incorporate nuclear heat with all forms of in coordination with other clean energyelectricity generation to produce food, fuels, sources will accelerate the deployment ofchemicals, construction materials, metals, an economy based on affordable, clean,and electronic devices, as well as power reliable, and sustainable energy. To realizefor heating and communications. Direct sustainable and economically competitiveuse of the radiation that is produced by net-zero integrated energy systems ofnuclear energy is a new frontier for industry the future, innovations are needed acrossapplications. Concepts for using radiation to generation, delivery, storage, and end use. catalyze chemical and materials changes remains at a conceptual stage. This effort will accelerate technology development and deployment across diverse geographical regions of the U.S., with many projects and technologies being demonstrated first at INL to advance towards a net-zero laboratory campus, while concurrently partnering with clean industrial complexes, and regional hydrogen and carbon management hubs that are part of the evolving electricity grid and energy infrastructure of the country.73'