Defense Innovation

Advancing Energy Systems and National Security

As the largest energy consumer in the federal government, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) plays a critical role in advancing energy efficiency, improving system resilience, and accelerating the adoption of innovative technologies.

GTI Energy works alongside DOD to demonstrate and scale energy solutions to enhance military readiness while also benefiting local economies, utilities, and businesses. Through programs like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Program, we work to develop, test, and scale energy solutions across military installations. These efforts focus on optimizing distributed energy resources, integrating next-generation systems, and strengthening infrastructure resilience.

Through applied research and collaboration, GTI Energy delivers data-driven solutions to help the DOD improve system reliability, increase efficiency, and support mission readiness. By assessing a wide range of technologies, we work to reduce energy waste, lower operational costs, and advance U.S. leadership in energy innovation.

GTI Energy also contributes to national energy strategy through its participation in the Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy (RISE) Consortium, supporting efforts to identify energy challenges, and opportunities across the U.S. federal landscape. GTI Energy is proud to support Fed Supernova 2025, a premier conference dedicated to fostering collaboration between government, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. By accelerating dual-use solutions and facilitating the delivery of cutting-edge commercial technologies to the Department of Defense, Fed Supernova plays a crucial role in driving innovation and national security. GTI Energy's commitment to this event underscores our dedication to advancing technological breakthroughs and supporting initiatives that bridge the gap between public and private sectors. Together, we are powering the future of defense and energy solutions.

Key Initiatives

Delivering high-impact, value-added research and technical services

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Demonstrating and Deploying Hydrogen Technologies for Clean and Resilient Energy in Army Installations

Compact tankless water heater

Building Technology Proving Ground at Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) Sites

Integral heat recovery warewashers with savings in water use

Emerging Technology Demonstrations for Energy Savings and Resilience at Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL)

high-efficiency HVAC technologies

Evaluating Small-Scale Power Generation for On-Site Resilience

CO₂-based electric heat pump system designed for commercial water heating

Demonstrating High-Efficiency Appliances and HVAC Systems

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Deploying Natural Gas Technologies to Enhance Infrastructure Reliability and Mission Readiness

Non-disruptive building enclosure retrofits to reduce loads

The RESET Buildings Project at North Dakota Army National Guard (NDARNG)

Natural gas combined heat and power (CHP)

Microgrid Demonstration of Integrated Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

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