Securing America’s Energy Future

Argonne is advancing the science and technology needed to ensure a reliable, resilient and abundant energy future. Next-generation batteries, nuclear energy, critical materials and grid modernization: Our research helps power the nation while maximizing resources and strengthening national security.

At the Open House, discover how energy innovations move from concept to impact. Learn how batteries are designed and manufactured, explore how nuclear energy systems operate safely and efficiently, and see how researchers recover and recycle critical materials used in modern technologies. Visit interactive exhibits that show how water, materials and chemistry play key roles in energy systems.

Experience the energy systems of today and tomorrow. Operate a model hydropower system, explore how electric vehicles and charging technologies work and use real-world tools to understand the energy impacts of everyday choices. See how advanced materials and manufacturing processes enable more efficient technologies.

Get hands-on with the science behind energy solutions — separating materials, testing new technologies and exploring how data and modeling guide decision-making. Meet the researchers working to secure our energy future, and learn how innovation at Argonne is helping build a more resilient and reliable future.