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The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is recognized as one of the world's leading developers of cleaner, more efficient energy and environmental technologies to protect and clean our air, water, and soil. The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is an applied research, development, demonstration, and commercialization facility located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, recognized a

s one of the world’s leading developers of cleaner, more efficient energy technologies as well as environmental technologies to protect and clean our air, water, and soil. The EERC, a high-tech, nonprofit division of the University of North Dakota (UND), operates like a business and pursues an entrepreneurial, market-driven approach to research and development in order to successfully demonstrate and commercialize innovative technologies.

During our 10th annual Energizing North Dakota, we were proud to announce Mike Holmes as the EERC’s 14th Energy Champion...
06/11/2026

During our 10th annual Energizing North Dakota, we were proud to announce Mike Holmes as the EERC’s 14th Energy Champion.

Mike’s decades of leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing energy technologies have made a lasting impact on North Dakota’s energy industry and beyond. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

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Mike Holmes has over 40 years of experience in energy and technology development, significantly impacting North Dakota’s energy sector and beyond. Recognized as the EERC’s 14th Energy C…

Building the future requires leaving a lasting mark. Last week, EERC employees marked the completion of the new Material...
05/05/2026

Building the future requires leaving a lasting mark. Last week, EERC employees marked the completion of the new Materials Exploration (MatEx) Facility with a Beam Signing Ceremony. The event brought staff together to tour the new facility and add their signatures to the final structural beam.

The MatEx building is now nearing full completion and will support advanced, high-hazard pilot-scale demonstrations in a safe, purpose-built environment.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the CCUS Technical Forum last week. We appreciated the opportunity to connect, s...
05/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the CCUS Technical Forum last week. We appreciated the opportunity to connect, share insights, and advance conversations around carbon management and CCUS innovation.

A special thank you to our partners and collaborators for making this event a success: Center for Carbon Management in Energy (CCME), UH, UH Energy, and all of our PCOR Partners.

Please join us in congratulating Brian Kalk on his selection as President of Bismarck State College. Brian brings extens...
03/31/2026

Please join us in congratulating Brian Kalk on his selection as President of Bismarck State College. Brian brings extensive experience in applied energy research, public service, and higher education leadership.

We’re excited to see his leadership continue to shape the future of BSC and its students.

Read about it: https://ndus.edu/kalk-selected-as-next-president-of-bismarck-state-college

Please join us in congratulating Jason Laumb on being named Vice President of Research & Development at the Lignite Ener...
03/18/2026

Please join us in congratulating Jason Laumb on being named Vice President of Research & Development at the Lignite Energy Council.

Jason brings nearly three decades of experience advancing innovative energy technologies and building impactful industry partnerships—work that has helped shape the future of lignite research and commercialization.

We’re excited to see his continued leadership drive innovation across the industry.

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The Lignite Energy Council has named Jason Laumb as vice president of research & development. Laumb will join the organization in May and will succeed Mike Holmes, who is stepping down after over 25 years of service advancing lignite research and technology initiatives.

We are saddened by the passing of Everett Sondreal, whose six decades of leadership and innovation helped shape the EERC...
02/17/2026

We are saddened by the passing of Everett Sondreal, whose six decades of leadership and innovation helped shape the EERC and the broader field of energy research. A mentor, leader, and standard-bearer, his impact will be felt for generations.

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With over 60 years in energy research, Sondreal's leadership shaped the EERC's mission and legacy. He was a prominent figure in enhancing the EERC's credibility and impact.

02/06/2026

75 Years, 75 Stories continues!

From tackling new challenges and staying open to change, to learning and growing outside comfort zones, these stories highlight the curiosity and adaptability that drive our work forward.

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15 N 23rd Street, Stop 9018
Grand Forks, ND
58202

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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