The «basic energy sciences» category covers materials research predominantly. (sciencemag.org)
Participants acquire experience and training in areas of fusion energy science, interact with outstanding scientists and engineers, and have access to advanced equipment and facilities. (orau.gov)
It makes far more sense to advocate for funding to go to renewable energy science programs that have a good track record in terms of costs, efficiency, ease of adoption, etc.. (realclimate.org)