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www.inl.gov Leveraging INL to Catalyze Economic Development Points of Discussion: INLs Mission and the Impact on Idaho INL Technology Deployment INL Technology-Based Economic Development Presented by: Steven T. McMaster, Director of Technology Deployment

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2 A Refresher Course on INL INL overview: 890 square miles (perspective: District of Colombia is 69 square miles and the state of Rhode Island is 1,045 square miles) 111 miles of electrical transmission and distribution lines with a peak load of 45 MW (perspective: enough to power 22,000 homes) 332 buildings (3.1 million ft 2 ) with an average age of 29 years Abundant water (perspective: Snake River Plain Aquifer approximately the size of Lake Erie) 177 miles of paved roads 14 miles of railroad lines Full complement of utilities and services

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Programs of National Importance Technologies that benefit our Communities, State, Region and Country Energy & Environment Hybrid Energy Systems Clean Energy and Water Bio-fuels and Synfuels Battery Technology Non-traditional Hydrocarbon use A leader in developing solutions to energy, resources and infrastructure challenges in the State, Region and Nation Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Work Grid Reliability and Security Cyber Security Wireless Communications Nuclear Nonproliferation Armor, Explosive Blast Protection A leader in critical infrastructure protection and homeland security National & Homeland Security Nuclear Energy Fuel Cycle R&D Light Water Reactor Sustainability R&D Next Generation Nuclear Plant (NGNP) ATR National Scientific User Facility Space Nuclear U.S. National Nuclear Energy Laboratory and an International leader 3

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4 The stabilizing effects of INL allow for more effective functioning of state and local governmental services. BSU Impacts Report, Fall 2010 INLs Contribution to the Idaho Economy A major employer INL is responsible for a total of 24,000 jobs (direct & indirect) in Idaho An engine of economic growth Total economic impact on the state of Idaho of $3.5B Responsible for increasing personal income in Idaho by nearly $2B An economic stabilizer and major contributor to civic and charitable causes Directly and indirectly paid more than $135M in taxes Purchased more than $296M in goods and services from Idaho companies Employees donated more than 240,000 hours of their time to community groups and associations

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Fiscal year 2005 - 2010 Idaho Contract Awards Total $640M 2010 Goal of $102M -- 2010 Attainment of $120M (projected) Economic Impact in Idaho Feb. 2005 through FY10 projected 5

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Ensure the nations energy security with safe, competitive, and sustainable energy systems and unique NHS capabilities. The value of an idea lies in the using of it Thomas Edison INL Mission 6 Technology Deployment A Link to Industry

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Critical Areas Need Leadership and Partnering 7 Gov. R&D InvestmentsEarly Investors Venture Capitalists Stock Owners Typical Funding Pattern Federal Laboratories, Universities (Gov. Funding) Joint Efforts / Collaboration (Gov. and Private) Private Industry (Private Funding) Maturation Funding Valley of Death Funding Market Acceptance Research Discovery Design Development Deployment

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Technology-Based Economic Development 2010 and Beyond Lead efforts to create an environment where new companies/industries can take root and traditional industries can access growth-enabling technology. 8 Identifying and increasing access to capital Increasing industry, university, and laboratory collaboration Leveraging university & laboratory resources Encouraging entrepreneurship This approach includes:

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Collaborating with Technology-Based Economic Development Resources Idaho TechConnect Kickstand Idaho Science on Tap and Science Caf Idaho Economic Development Association Idaho Rural Partnership Idaho TechLaunch Idaho Ideas to Market Idaho Internship and Entrepreneurial Program 9 Idaho Governor Otter (center) accepts INL check used to establish Idaho TechConnects regional offices

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INLs Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2005 - 2010 Supported 153 TAP projects, providing technical expertise 2010: 23 projects, including: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Boise Biologics University of Idaho Idaho Department of Water Resources Melni Group Meter Insulator Good Earth Bio-Solutions, and more TAP is designed to: Provide assistance not commercially available in the region Provide support, with up to 40 hours without charge Provide technical support (not certification or recommendations) Assist technology-based businesses in overcoming difficult barriers to advance enterprises for business retention, expansion, or creation 10

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Conclusion INL exists for the national interest INL is a great resource not fully leveraged by Idaho INL is reinventing how it manages Technology Deployment INL is open to opportunities to strategically partner 11

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Technology Deployment by the Numbers 13

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Sample INL Inventions and Innovations

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Antibody Profiling Identification 15 A rapid (two-hour), inexpensive method to identify forensic evidence based on unique individual antibody patterns. Principal applications: Forensic sampling at crime scenes Two-four hour results, speed investigations Reliable, accurate, field ready Effective with small samples (1/20 th drop of blood) Complements DNA testing Auto-antibodies: Human body produces unique antibodies after age two to eliminate unwanted proteins or antigens, usually foreign to the body. These antibodies protect us from disease and rid the body of cellular debris.

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Supercritical Solid Catalyst (SSC) 16 SSC produces ASTM-quality B-100 biodiesel from waste fats, oils, and greases at the site of waste generation. Principal applications: Revolutionizes biodiesel production Single-step, continuous process Validated in demonstration producing of greater than 100K gallons Converts fats, oils, greases to energy Uses current industrys heat pressure capabilities Avoids toxic solvents and excessive capital investment SSC: By coupling supercritical fluid solvents and solid catalysts, SSCs patented, continuous-flow offers a single- step process that overcomes the polar liquid phase inherent in conventional biodiesel production. It eliminates multiple phases and processing time, while reducing capital costs and offering transportability with a micro- refinery not larger than two semi-trailers.

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Compact High Efficiency Natural Gas Liquefier 17 A new, patented process to make liquefied natural gas directly from pipeline gas without pre-treatment for CO 2 removal at prices competitive with large-scale LNG plants. Principal applications: Replaces diesel and gasoline fuels for vehicle fleets Supports peak load shaving/stand-by for gas utilities and industry Offers ability to develop local resources in developing countries Potential for other applications methane from coal mines and landfills, coal bed methane sources, and un-purified natural gas sources. CNG/LNG: The compact liquefier is powered mainly by energy from the pressure drop between the gas transmission line and a distribution line that branches off at this location. The process consumes no natural gas and liquefies 8-10% of the gas flow. 10,000 gallon per day Compact High Efficiency Natural Gas Liquefaction Plant, 15,000 gallon storage tank, and a 10,000 gallon delivery truck (PN02-261-2-8)