The Energy Centre of applied research and Innovation is a broker in and translator of expertise in the field of energy. The centre offers education and training. It can also carry out energy projects for businesses. The centre fills any gaps in applied knowledge in the field of energy from various angles, e.g. technology, economics, sociology, environmental engineering and business studies. In addition, the centre aims to contribute to the innovative power of the business community in the north of the Netherlands and to stimulate smart and sustainable energy consumption.
Due to its extensive network the centre has an extensive network of contacts in the energy sector and in research institutes. The Energy Centre of Applied Research and Innovation uses this access to the source of knowledge in order to initiate study programmes and training courses in the field of energy, infrastructure and management. In addition the centre carries out research and projects for big (multinational) companies, but also for small and medium-sized enterprises.