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Best Practice Guide Glossary

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) Return to list of terms

Research is the discovery of fundamental new knowledge. Development is the application of new knowledge to develop a potential new service or product. Basic power sector R&D is most commonly funded and conducted through the Department of Energy (DOE), its associated government laboratories, university laboratories, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and private sector companies.

Source: California Energy Commission