The NREL Podcast
The NREL Podcast offers anyone interested in advanced energy initiatives an inside look at the work being done at the U.S. Department of Energy's lab for energy systems integration.
The podcast's short, biweekly episodes cover NREL news stories, press releases, and features. Its Lab Notes episode series dives deeper into the stories and people behind NREL's research. Find the latest episode below or check out the full list of episodes.
Check Out the Latest Episode
Find all episodes, as well as transcripts, on The NREL Podcast page on Buzzsprout.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
- Incoming NREL Laboratory Director Jud Virden, who brings 34 years of national lab experience
- An Artificial Intelligence Hackathon hosted by NREL and Google
- This summer's EnergyTech University Prize 2025 collegiate pitch event, which included a prize pool of more than $430,000.
Meet the Hosts
NREL Communications staff members Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle bring broadcast journalism experience to their podcast hosting roles.
Jeromin, who joined NREL in 2019, worked for more than a decade as a broadcast meteorologist in TV markets across the country, while Mankle was a TV sports anchor before coming to NREL in 2021.
NREL podcast hosts Taylor Mankle (left) and Kerrin Jeromin (right). Photo by Werner Slocum
When you listen to the podcast, I think you'll be able to better connect with the work and those who make it possible.
The NREL Podcast shares science right from the source. You won't hear information on advanced energy initiatives like this anywhere else.
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Last Updated Aug. 20, 2025