 Energy Research and Development Administration

The Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) was a U.S. government agency established in 1974. Its primary purpose was to oversee the nation's energy research and development efforts, focusing on various energy sources and technologies, including nuclear energy, renewable energy, fossil fuels, and energy conservation. ERDA was created in response to the energy crisis of the early 1970s, with the aim of coordinating the government's energy research to address national energy needs and security.