Governance and Web Publishing

The Communications Office manages the NREL.gov website. This includes establishing standards for URLs, look and feel, information architecture, and technical components. The Communications Office ensures that NREL.gov follows external government web policies and internal publication policies.

The Communications Office is responsible for the homepage, news features and news releases, and corporate NREL content such as the About section. Programs, centers, and offices are responsible for providing and maintaining content on topics under their purview that are of interest to the lab's audiences and stakeholders.

NREL Enterprise Manager

Manages all sections of NREL's website and approves new sites. Establishes and enforces all site standards, including technical, information architecture, branding, publications, and URLs.

Communications Partner

The point of contact from the Communications Office who handles communication needs for NREL staff. The communications partner also assists with web writing, editing, and consultation for overall digital strategy.

Developer

Codes and integrates the website and ensures it meets technical standards.

Web Designer

Designs the website interface and other multimedia posted on the website. Ensures imagery—including illustrations, charts, graphs, and icons—meet NREL.gov standards and is available to recreate illustrations and renderings as needed.

Information Architect

Reviews all site architecture and navigation and recommends solutions to the communications partner and enterprise manager.

Search Optimization Specialist

Manages search code and works with writers to optimize content for commercial and onsite search engines.

Hosting and System Administration

NREL's Information Technology Services is responsible for cyber security, system administration, and email services.