Presentations
Many visitors to NREL attend presentations on the latest developments in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. On this page you'll find recent presentations given at NREL's Visitors Center to guests hosted by the laboratory. These presentations have been developed and delivered by NREL research and administrative staff and are available as Adobe Acrobat pdf files. Download Adobe Reader.
Visitors Center Power Lunch Lecture Series
Several times a year, NREL offers noon time presentations on a variety of renewable energy and energy efficiency topics. The presentations are open to the public and attendees are welcome to bring their lunches to enjoy during the lecture. Space is limited so please call 303-384-6565 to make a reservation.
Here you will find the past several presentations from the series. View the events calendar to find information on upcoming lectures.
Hydrogen Shuttle Bus
November 15, 2010; Melanie Caton; (PDF 988 KB)
Smart Grid and Wind Integration
July 22, 2010; Rebecca Johnson; (PDF 4.4 MB)
The Global Scramble for Minerals and Energy— Its Impact on Colorado/America
June 23, 2010; Vince Matthews; (PDF 15.4 MB)
How to Climb a Fourteener: Basic Essentials On How To Tackle One of Colorado's Giants
August 5, 2009; Kevin Donovan; (PDF 10.5 MB)
Rebuilding Green in Greensburg, Kansas
June 23, 2009; Lynn Billman; (PDF 8.6 MB)
The Climate Change Crisis and the Role of Renewable Energy
May 19, 2009; Chuck Kutscher; (PDF 28.9 MB)
Algal Feedstock-Based Biofuels: Separating Myth from Reality
February 18, 2009; Al Darzins; (PDF 14.7 MB)
Energy Efficiency at Home: How to Lower Your Utility Bills and be More Comfortable
December 11, 2008; Paul Kriescher; (PDF 4.3 MB)
A Mighty Wind: The Story of Samsø
November 3, 2008; Sören Hermansen; (PDF 9.9 MB)
Growing Pains: What to Expect When Construction Begins at NREL
October 23, 2008; Drew Detamore; (PDF 1.2 MB)
Net Metering 101
May 21, 2008; Trudy Forsyth; (PDF 929 KB)
Zero Energy Homes: What, How, and Why
December 19, 2007; Paul Norton; (PDF 7.4 MB)
Creating a Renewable Community - A Lifestyle Vision for Future Neighborhoods
May 21, 2007; Terry Penney; (PDF 2.0 MB)
Wind Technologies for Consumers
March 13, 2007; Trudy Forsyth; (PDF 1.9 MB)
Biological Organisms and Renewable H2 Production)
February 23, 2007; Marie Ghirardi; (PDF 1.5 MB
Energy Efficient Building Design - Renewable Energy for NREL
November 13, 2006; Otto van Geet; (PDF 8.9 MB)
Consumer Power for the 21st Century
Consumer Power for the 21st Century is a series of courses on renewable energy for homeowners and businesses, offered at the NREL Visitors Center. Presentations from recent courses are posted below.
This course is designed to help home owners assess the numerous new, clean energy choices available to them. It includes an overview of the current energy situation; information about renewable energy resources and technologies; and a practical guide to residential renewable energy applications. Participants learn how to offset rising energy costs and achieve greater independence from conventional energy sources. The course also offers cost-effective methods for capturing and using energy from the sun, wind and the earth.
Current List of Appliance Amperage
July 19, 2008; John Avenson; (PDF 524 KB)
Investing in Renewable Energy
May 10, 2008; Tom Konrad; (PDF 1.3 MB)
Smart Grid: Transforming the US Power Grid
May 10, 2008; Wade O. Troxell; (PDF 1.2 MB)
What's Happening in Our Risky Energy World? What's New Under the Sun?
February 9, 2008; Carol Tombari; (PDF 9.2 MB)
Thornton House - Installing the PV System
February 9, 2008; John Thornton; (PDF 251 KB)
Twenty Fourth Year, Adding Photovoltaic Panels!
February 9, 2008; John Avenson; (PDF 956 KB)
