@DeptofDefense's installation innovation programs.SERDP and ESTCP harness the latest science and technology to develop and demonstrate innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions to meet DoD’s environmental and installation energy and water challenges.

Core values

- **Environmental Conservation and Restoration**: They manage over 28 million acres of natural and built infrastructure, reducing environmental and toxicological impacts of defense operations, and addressing the legacy of past environmental damage[1][4].
- **Energy and Water Resilience**: They enhance the resilience of energy and water systems, allowing installations to recover quickly from disruptions and keep pace with industry advances[1][4].
- **Climate Adaptation**: They provide the science and tools to understand and adapt to climate risks and extreme weather conditions, protecting installation and community infrastructure[1][4].
- **Public Health**: They advance the understanding and management of PFAS and other chemicals of concern, which is crucial for public health and environmental safety[1][4].
- **Community Safety**: They develop technologies to characterize and manage sites affected by unexploded ordnance (UXO), ensuring safer communities[1][4].