Center for Advanced Energy Studies

**INL Vision** Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure. **INL Mission** Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure. **Our History** Employees of Idaho National Laboratory today understand the debt we owe those who came before us. The work we do in support of our clean energy and national security missions is built upon the research and development foundation established by our predecessors over seven decades of achievement. Browse the interactive timeline below to learn more about our history and some of our notable research achievements and accomplishments from the past, present and future.