The Next Era of Energy Intelligence
Innovative Studies Shaping Cleaner, Smarter Energy Systems
Mission for a Sustainable Energy Future
An Energy Research Consortium is a nonprofit corporation engaged in energy-related research. The purpose of an Energy Research Consortium is to conduct research and experimentation that leads to the development of new, improved, or more energy-efficient technologies. Energy research includes, but is not limited to, the development of new or improved sources of energy, energy transmission, energy storage, energy conversion, energy transfer, and energetic chemical reactions or processes, as well as the development of new or improved energy-related materials, such as graphene, to support each new or improved process or activity.
Investment Framework & Tax Incentive Structure
The Internal Revenue Code provides significant tax incentives in exchange for an investment in an Energy Research Consortium (ERC). An ERC is a hybrid form of nonprofit; a taxpayer (investor) may make an “investment” into an ERC and, in return, receive a 20% tax credit and an expense deduction for 80% of the cost of the energy research project. The tax credit serves as a dollar-for-dollar offset against federal income tax, while the expense deduction reduces taxable income. The intellectual property developed by the ERC is licensed back to the investor.
Current research conducted by the Scientific Energy Research Consortium involves qualified energy research related to the design, engineering, and manufacturing of a hydrogen fuel cell. The Scientific Energy Research Consortium is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit ERC engaged in research and experimentation, with a current focus on hydrogen production through electrolysis and improvements in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of hydrogen fuel cells used for electric power generation.
We Deliver Tax Advantages
Our ERC program pairs federal tax incentives with investor-backed research and valuable IP rights. See how your investment can work harder for you today.