Sustainability

By operating world-class facilities that serve as a research instrument and taking a holistic approach to sustainability and resilience, NREL demonstrates leadership in critical climate and clean energy solutions for market adoption.

The NREL team approaches solutions from an ecosystem perspective that leverages the synergy between operational choices and mission objectives.

Annual Performance

Rooftop solar on the RSF

Learn about NREL's progress toward more sustainable and resilient operations.

Net Zero NREL Initiative

Document cover image with text Net Zero Labs Pilot: NREL Roadmap to Decarbonization and aerial photo of large buildings in background.

Learn about NREL's efforts to decarbonize its footprint over the next decade.

Sustainable Buildings

NREL's Research Support Facility

Learn about NREL's facilities and how its long history of sustainable building design and execution is reflected across its campuses.

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