About the National Laboratory of the Rockies

NLR is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for energy systems.

With a focus on security and reliability, NLR leads energy systems innovation and integration—enhancing existing technologies and developing new, cutting-edge solutions that unlock economic opportunity and fuel America's global competitiveness.

NLR bridges foundational research with practical applications to integrate various energy sources, storage, buildings, transportation, and emerging technologies.

Quick Facts

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Learn how we are delivering integrated solutions for an affordable and secure energy future.

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National Center for Photovoltaics

National Wind Technology Center

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Energy Systems Integration Facility

Solar Facilities and Laboratories

Integrated Biorefinery Research Facility

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16 programs

$1 billion*

2,739 scientific and technical materials published last fiscal year

More than 1,100 active partnerships with industry, universities, foundations, and governments

750 patents issued for NLR technologies to date

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Arvada, Colorado

Golden, Colorado

Fairbanks, Alaska

Washington, D.C.

Nearly 4,000 researchers, postdocs, interns, and operations staff

More than 70

*Fiscal Year 2024

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