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If you found your way here, it's probably because you're engaged in the development of an innovative energy technology. Whether your technology involves renewable energy or energy efficiency, or if energy is just a small aspect of your innovation, this site should be useful. Energy TechNet, created by New Horizon Technologies, Inc., with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, is a core collection of information and resources for anyone engaged in developing and commercializing advanced energy technologies.

Whether you have only a preliminary idea or a fully-functioning prototype, Energy TechNet can help you learn how to transform your idea into a commercial reality. From idea development to market assessment, intellectual property protection to financing, this Web site addresses each stage of technology development and commercialization. In particular, this site provides:

  • Energy TechNet's Resource Directory - a comprehensive, searchable database of national, regional, and state resources for energy technology developers
  • Knowledge Center - clear, informative discussion covering essential steps in the process of developing and commercializing innovative technologies.
  • Hundreds of links to other useful sites related to developing and commercializing energy technologies, organized by topic.

Energy TechNet serves both as a tutorial for understanding technology development and commercialization issues and as a central source for resources. Along the left-hand side of the Web site are links to specific content organized by topic. On the right-hand side, you'll find the latest breaking developments in energy technology news, events, and funding opportunities.

Thanks for visiting Energy TechNet. If you have any comments or questions, or if you want to alert us to important resources to be added to this site, please send us an email.