News and Feature Stories
The following news stories take an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how NREL is advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
January 2011
Jan. 14, 2011
Searching for a Diamond in the Muck
Prospecting for elusive fast-growing, oily microalgae is a soggy, muddy, rewarding job for NREL researcher.
Jan. 13, 2011
Wind Powering America Employment Opportunity
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) posted a talent acquisition notice for a project leader position to lead and support NREL projects designed to assist the Department of Energy's Wind Powering America Initiative.
Jan. 13, 2011
WPA Hosts Fourth Annual Wind for Schools Summit: A Wind Powering America Success Story
Wind Powering America hosted its fourth annual Wind for Schools Summit with more than 50 attendees representing the 11 official Wind for Schools states. The 2-day event gave attendees a chance to share their experiences from the past year with funding and curriculum, as well as overall developments.
Jan. 11, 2011
Stan Bull, Long-Time NREL Leader, Named AAAS Fellow
Stanley R. Bull, former associate director for Science and Technology at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, has been awarded the distinction of Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Jan. 11, 2011
NREL Supports Development of New National Code for Hydrogen Technologies
NREL helped develop a new national code for hydrogen technologies that was issued last month by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The NFPA 2 Hydrogen Technologies Code covers critical applications and operations such as hydrogen dispensing, production, and storage.
Jan. 5, 2011
Interwest Energy Alliance Summarizes Key Renewable Energy Policies in the West
An annual summary that examines legislative and regulatory issues, best management practices for wildlife and ecosystems, regional transmission expansion efforts, integration cost issues, and other developments in the West.
Jan. 4, 2011
New Year Message to Wind Powering America Stakeholders
Wind Powering America experienced a number of changes in the past year, resulting in some defined challenges but also some strong successes, such as the initial release of the Wind Workforce Development Roadmap, a very successful All-States Summit, and an expanding Wind for Schools program.
Jan. 4, 2011
National Wind Technology Center Recognizes Wind for Schools Team
Wind Powering America's Wind for Schools team was recognized as an outstanding National Wind Technology Center team in 2010.