In addition to SECID's key sectors, the Consortium is able to offer a wide range of
technical expertise drawn from the research and applied experience of faculty from
our member institutions. For instance, SECID has been involved in:

• Energy resource management and planning dealing with electricity,
  diesel, propane, natural gas, fuel oil, biomass, solar, gasoline, wind, and
  ethanol fuels.

• Energy resource development focusing on the design, construction, and
  operation of electric power plants, electric load forecasting, research, demand
  side management, environmental analyses, alternative energy sources, facility
  modernization and energy conservation.

• Transportation planning including bridge and road design, construction
  and maintenance.

Other areas where SECID has a pool of expertise include:

• Industry and production, comprising the health and
  growth of marshes, recreation and sustainable tourism development, coastal environmental management, and seafood technology;
• Business and enterprise development;
• Health.

Additional information on the capabilities, centers and institutions, and technical
expertise of each Consortium member institution can be found on our resources
link or by contacting SECID.