In order to support the strategic goals of the Missouri University of Science and Technology, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. National Energy Policy, the initial goals and objectives of the Energy Research and Development Center include the following:

1. Assist the Missouri Department of Natural Resources by promoting alternative energy sources and encouraging energy conservation and efficiency;
2. Research, develop and assist in commercializing environmentally friendly energy sources;
3. Develop and deliver energy assistance programs, educational programs and technology transfer materials to Missouri residents, the University community and interested organizations and groups across the country;
4. Develop and promote policies that integrate the nation's energy, environmental and economic goals, and inculcate energy-related issues among K-12 education throughout Missouri by working with teachers;
5. Facilitate growth in the amount of external energy-related research funding by faculty at Missouri S&T;
6. Develop a strong, energy-related academic presence at Missouri S&T in the form of curricular programs and campus-wide collaboration;
7. Stimulate and facilitate systematic, energy-related undergraduate student research experiences;
8. Pursue funding that will develop a core of energy-issue specialists through graduate-level work associated with this area of national need;
9. Secure industry participation in energy-rated research, developing an industry consortium; and
10. Locate and assist energy-related industries who are interested in locating in the Missouri S&T Technology Park