A report on the benefits to the Department of Navy of the implementation of an Energy Systems Technology Evaluation Program

This report summarizes the benefits the Energy Systems Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP) has provided to the Department of Navy (DON). The ESTEP provides funding for investigators to carry out projects demonstrating the value or feasibility of a proven or emerging technology in the context of DON energy, using DON installations and DON personnel. ESTEP technologies contribute to by assuring energy supply, and increasing energy resilience, while reducing costs and other resource requirements for installations and DON operations, enabling the DON to carry out and sustain its mission. This report documents the contributions of 55 ESTEP projects completed, or in progress, from fiscal year 2013 through fiscal year 2018.Office of Naval ResearchOffice of Naval ResearchApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited