Feature stories from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
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Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:00am
Ten years ago, in the wake of tragedy, NREL set up a fund to help students at Columbine High School. The investment still pays dividends.
Wed, 07/21/2010 - 6:01pm
One of the nation's largest technology companies looks to NREL as it advances products in photovoltaics, concentrating solar power and biofuels.
Wed, 07/21/2010 - 6:01pm
Researching breakthroughs in energy now is easier thanks to a new Web site that quickly accesses patents for technologies developed by DOE laboratories.
Thu, 07/15/2010 - 12:00am
NREL researchers deploy renewable energy systems at National Science Foundation bases in forbidding, fragile Antarctica.
Thu, 07/08/2010 - 12:00am
NASA and NREL combine experience and experiments to make safer more reliable batteries for outer space and Interstates.
Thu, 07/01/2010 - 12:00am
The grounds of the Research Support Facility will help shape the nation's first rating system for green landscape design and construction.
Mon, 06/14/2010 - 12:00am
NREL helps the Environmental Protection Agency find ways to generate renewable energy on blighted land.
Fri, 06/11/2010 - 12:00am
NREL melds technologies to invent a better air conditioner that could mean more comfortable summers and lower energy bills.
Thu, 06/03/2010 - 12:00am
Hydrogen fuel cells tested in forklifts provide data on performance and safety key to widespread use of the power plants in cars and trucks.
Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:00am
Beetle kill wood is just the latest example of the resources used to make the Research Support Facility a model for sustainability.
Mon, 05/17/2010 - 12:00am
NREL's 2.5-megawatt dynamometer picks on a wind turbine its own size in largest U.S. drive-train test ever.
Mon, 04/26/2010 - 12:00am
A new initiative puts commercial building owners and operators together with technical experts to help save money and energy.
Mon, 04/19/2010 - 12:00am
Early Laboratory Director Denis Hayes recalls roller coaster days of the past, says current generation gives him hope.
Wed, 04/14/2010 - 12:00am
Information Technology in the new Research Support Facility subtracts watts, adding to the building's energy efficiency while showing others how.
Mon, 04/05/2010 - 12:00am
Lab reverses solar cell process to create a long-sought-after deep green that could lead to cheaper, more efficient lighting.