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July 2015
NREL's 91-Year-Old Palmer Carlin—a Wind Energy Pioneer
Release of the Energy Department's has added an important tool to his arsenal.
June 2015
Battery Second Use Offsets Electric Vehicle Expenses, Improves Grid Stability
NREL researchers are identifying strategies capable of offsetting expenses while helping utilities support peak electricity demands.
Colorado Students Secure in Science Knowledge
Ridgeview Classical Schools captured a 4-3 record at this year's National Science Bowl.
NREL Innovates Today for the Homes of Tomorrow
Researchers and industry partners collaborate in the Systems Performance Lab on energy-saving technologies for the smart homes of the future.
News Release: NREL Partnerships to Help the Grid Accommodate More Renewable Energy
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.
NREL and Partners Review Integration Studies, Show Wind and Solar Can Support Proposed EPA Goal of 30% Carbon Dioxide Emissions Reduction
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.
NREL Staff Recognized by DOE for Outstanding Achievements
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.
Geothermal Energy Association Honors Two NRELians with Top Recognition
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.
News Release: NREL, Clemson University Collaborate on Wind Energy Testing Facilities
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.
Kuwait Visitors Interested in NREL Solar and Geothermal Efforts
During a visit on June 4, representatives of the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) learned about NREL projects involving water desalination and enhanced oil recovery.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025