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December 2024
Beneath the Surface: Salman Husain Ponders the Future of Work, Wave Energy, and World Stewardship
Explore the fascinating world of wave energy with Salman Husain, a lifelong engineer tackling marine energy's toughest challenges. Discover how his passions for problem solving and global stewardship shape his quest for a sustainable future.
USAID and NREL Help Energy Utilities Secure Island Infrastructure
The Federal Energy Management Program's distributed energy resource cybersecurity framework supports power sector resilience in the Caribbean and beyond.
What Is Driving the Demand for Distribution Transformers?
A new NREL study further examines key factors and segmentation behind transformer demand growth through 2050.
Intelligent Campus Program Manager Michelle Slovensky Named Distinguished Member of Operations Staff
Michelle Slovensky was honored for her groundbreaking leadership and named one of the year's thirteen Distinguished Members of Operations Staff.
Second Cohort of Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator Continues System Visibility Evaluations
The Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator program, in partnership with DOE's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response and utilities, aims to decrease cybersecurity risk in the electric sector by expediting the deployment of emerging operational technology security technologies.
Technical Assistance Supports Microgrids in Remote Communities
Through the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership, NREL will support advanced microgrid development and optimization in isolated areas.
NREL Cultivates a Fresh Crop of Rural Transportation Options
Asked to describe transportation in rural areas, you might picture a rancher kicking up the dust of a long country road with a pickup truck or a farmer using a tractor to harvest acres of crops.
News Release: NREL Seeks Applications for 2025 Executive Energy Leadership Program
NREL is seeking applicants for its 2025 Executive Energy Leadership Program—otherwise known as Energy Execs.
Behind the (Hockey and Turbine) Blades: Suzanne MacDonald Champions Community Solutions for a Brighter Future
Meet Suzanne MacDonald, a hockey mom, clean energy advocate, and stakeholder engagement expert at NREL who blends a passion for community-driven solutions with a love for the game.
November 2024
NREL Notice of Intent Invites US Manufacturers To Develop Next-Generation Distributed Wind Energy Technology
NREL has issued a Competitiveness Improvement Project notice of intent in advance of a 2025 funding solicitation. The project supports manufacturers of distributed wind energy technology, such as Eocycle.
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Last Updated Aug. 20, 2025