Our MissionAdvance sustainable energy decarbonizing solutions and dynamically address practical challengesTrain the next generation of scientists and engineers in energy supply chainCollaborate and engage with our communityOur VisionCarbon Neutrality in Every Industry Enhancing SustainabilityImproving efficiency and reducing carbon capture cost.We currently focus on 5 major areas of research including carbon capture, carbon dioxide conversion and utilization, hydrogen production and direct air capture, water treatment and material recovery.Learn about our current research $109Mof Grants Awarded 22Patents Granted 5Technologies Licensed/Transferred Exceeding ExpectationsWe have stellar records with 15 returning partners! Including 10+ years with 7 of our partners.We are currently engaged with over 50 partners and work on a variety of projects.Discover our partner collaborations Experts in Our FieldTop 1% in Carbon Capture. 149 Peer-reviewed publications.Review our publications Pioneering InnovationsMaking an impact in key areas of decarbonization with 22 U.S. patents issued.Read about IDEA patents Global RecognitionLearn about our involvement in international carbon capture groups and consortium.Carbon Management Research GroupCMRGA Collaborative Industrial-State-Federal PartnershipLearn more about CMRGInternational Test Center NetworkITCNITCN is a global coalition of facilities working to accelerate the research and development (R&D) of carbon capture technologies.Visit the ITCN websiteInternational Conference on Energy and EnvironmentICEEThe 3rd International Conference on Energy and Environment was held on July 15-19, 2024.Read about ICEE2024 News UK IDEA at E-Day 2025: Capturing Carbon with the Next Generation of InnovatorsAt E-Day 2025, UK IDEA joined thousands of students and families in celebrating science, engineering, and technology at one of Lexington’s most anticipated STEM outreach events. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on learning, we introduced young minds to the cutting-edge research shaping the future of sustainable energy and decarbonization. UK IDEA - February 2025 ReportIn February 2025, UK IDEA made significant strides in decarbonization research and community engagement. The institute contributed new publications on carbon capture research, participated in an industry panel at PowerGen International 2025, and showcased interactive demonstrations at Engineer Day (E-Day) 2025 to inspire the next generation of innovators. PPL finalizes award for up to $72 million in federal funding from U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy DemonstrationsPPL Corporation announced today it has executed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations for an award up to $72 million to help fund a groundbreaking carbon dioxide capture research and development project.