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2013
May 2013
MIDDLE SCHOOLERS SHINE IN ELECTRIC CAR RACES 
Solar and lithium-ion powered vehicles blaze down the tracks despite clouds overhead.
Saudi Arabia Looks to NREL for Solar Monitoring Expertise
Middle East kingdom poised to devote billions of dollars to embracing renewable energy.
April 2013
NREL Engineer Passionate about Energy-Efficient Buildings
In her 'spare' time she skis, hikes with family, and embraces green living.
NREL Teams with Navy to Cut Energy Use
NREL is on a mission to help provide energy security and reduce energy costs for the U.S. Navy.
Change is in the Air at NREL's Wind Center
NREL collaborations with industry partners result in more widely deployed wind energy at lower cost.
March 2013
Makeover Puts CHARMM Back in Business
Software helps molecular scientists design super enzymes to process biofuels faster.
New Ultra-Efficient HPC Data Center Debuts
In addition to housing much-needed high performance computing (HPC) power for NREL researchers, the new facility will be the most energy-efficient HPC data center in the world.
February 2013
Biomass Analysis Tool Is Faster, More Precise
NREL invention quickly and accurately determines cell wall chemistry traits that can lower feedstock costs for biofuels industry.
Fresh Faces Abundant at Colorado Science Bowl
Lakewood High School scores dramatic victory in final round of Colorado Science Bowl to secure trip to challenge for national title.
Nation Could Double Energy Productivity
Commission report says greater energy efficiency good for economy, environment; NREL leads the way.
January 2013
NREL Connects EVs and Grid Integration
Improved electric vehicle charging, increased range, and grid integration are focal points of research at the Vehicle Testing and Integration Facility.
RSF Influences New High Performance Buildings
Changing the way U.S. commercial buildings are constructed was a goal from day one.
Device Tosses Out Unusable PV Wafers
System uses focused light to find weak silicon wafers before money is spent making them into solar cells.
