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October 2022
Winners of Geothermal Manufacturing Prize Dig Deep--and Take Home $500K
After successful presentations at Geo! Demo Day, the concluding event of the American-Made Geothermal Manufacturing Prize, two teams were named winners and awarded $500,000 each.
News Release: BOTTLE Project Outlines New Strategy for Valorization of Mixed Plastic Waste
Combining chemical and biological processes is a promising new strategy for the valorization of mixed plastic waste, according to researchers with the Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) Consortium.
NREL Mentors Rock!
Mentors play an integral role to the success of interns and postdocs. Honoring mentors at the end of each summer is an NREL tradition. Since 2013, mentees have submitted Outstanding Mentor nominations to highlight the support received from their mentors.
JUMP Into STEM Celebrates 5 Years of Enriching Building Science Education
The future of buildings—constructing new ones and transforming existing ones—will serve as a cornerstone of a decarbonized society.
First U.S. Industry-Led Offshore Wind Energy Guidance Document Approved
A recently approved U.S. offshore wind energy guidance document developed by industry with NREL leadership could become one of the primary resources for offshore wind energy development, leading to shorter regulatory timelines and increased worker safety.
Participating Teams Revealed for Full-Year Solar District Cup Class of 2022-2023
As part of continuing efforts to address energy industry workforce needs, the DOE-sponsored Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition empowers students to embrace the challenge and bring their most innovative solutions to real-world applications.
Geothermal Is the Future—University of Oklahoma Collegiate Competition Champions Host Geothermal Community Event
Students from a school of petroleum and geological engineering may not be obvious choices for a $10k geothermal prize—but in winning this year's U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Collegiate Competition, the University of Oklahoma team proved that oil and gas industry knowledge can transfer to geothermal energy development.
Integrating Carbon-Free Generation in the Carolinas
NREL and Duke Energy investigated the pathways to a decarbonized grid.
Solutions Emerge for Decarbonizing Historically Difficult Off-Road Vehicle Sector
Nothing says "fossil fuel" like a 400-ton mining rig, but that reality may be fading behind in the dust as the off-road sector strives for carbon-free operation.
The Right Data in the Right Way
Researchers at NREL are developing data-gathering tools to help accelerate the development of promising marine energy technologies.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025