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Aug 4, 2015, 18:00 by Heather Lammers

What U.S. cities are doing to reduce their energy use is outlined in a new report from the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) that sets the stage for broader discussion and analysis. Given increasing urbanization and their large energy footprint, cities are a prime focal point for establishing a clean energy future.

Aug 4, 2015, 18:00 by User Not Found

A network of mentoring is expanding across NREL through the lab's various internship programs.

Aug 4, 2015, 18:00 by Casandra Bohn

The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has developed a new technology transfer licensing tool, called the Energy License, which allows licensees to deduct a portion of fuel and electricity offsets against a portion of their royalty fees.

Aug 4, 2015, 18:00 by Sara Havig

This Fuel Cell Technologies Office webinar, presented by Michael Penev of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, will explore the synergy between a facility's use of hydrogen fuel cell forklifts and its reduction of electric grid time of use energy charges.

Jul 30, 2015, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

Research provides an alternative to using oil to make building block for plastics

Jul 26, 2015, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

NREL's power systems research will be featured prominently at the IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting July 27-31, 2015, in Denver.

Jul 26, 2015, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

Popular Mechanics describes how NREL's Energy Systems Integration Facility helps integrate solar power into outdated systems—without causing blackouts or explosions in the process.

Jul 20, 2015, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

For more than 5 years, DOE has been leveraging its ownership of two 250-kilowatt geothermal power production units to gather field data that will benefit the industry.

Jul 12, 2015, 18:00 by User Not Found

The Summer 2015 issue of Continuum Magazine.

Jul 8, 2015, 18:00 by Casandra Bohn

During the July 8 Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative’s Southeast Regional Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, the Energy Department announced the national laboratories that will be taking the lead in implementing a new $20 million Small Business Vouchers Pilot. Through a competitive selection, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory was awarded $4.9 million for their work on the pilot.

Jul 7, 2015, 18:00 by Julia Thomas

NREL's suite of transportation tools helps fleet managers and individual drivers alike to "green up" their travel decisions

Jul 1, 2015, 18:00 by User Not Found

Release of the Energy Department's has added an important tool to his arsenal.

Jun 21, 2015, 18:00 by User Not Found

NREL researchers are identifying strategies capable of offsetting expenses while helping utilities support peak electricity demands.

Jun 17, 2015, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

Ridgeview Classical Schools captured a 4-3 record at this year's National Science Bowl.

Jun 14, 2015, 18:00 by User Not Found

Researchers and industry partners collaborate in the Systems Performance Lab on energy-saving technologies for the smart homes of the future.

Jun 14, 2015, 18:00 by Heather Lammers

The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announces five new partnerships that will award up to $6.5 million in federal funds to technical teams throughout the country. The cost-shared projects with industry, universities, and other stakeholders will address the challenge of enabling the nation’s electric grid to handle increasing amounts of renewable energy.

Jun 14, 2015, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

Report summarizes relevant studies that show wind and solar power plants can improve power system operations, reliability, and stability while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 30% or more—helping inform the public discussion surrounding the cost and reliability impacts of complying with the EPA’s proposed target.

Jun 11, 2015, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

At the 2015 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting, the U.S. Department of Energy's Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program honored four National Renewable Energy Laboratory staff for their outstanding achievements.

Jun 9, 2015, 18:00 by Linh Truong

Dan Getman and Jordan Macknick were recognized by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) during its National Geothermal Summit on June 3, 2015, in Reno, Nevada.

Jun 7, 2015, 18:00 by David Glickson

Two of our nation’s most advanced wind energy research and test facilities have joined forces to help the wind energy industry improve the performance of wind turbine drivetrains and better understand how the turbines can integrate more effectively with the electrical grid.