Grid Modernization News

Mar 4, 2026, 10:33 by Justin Daugherty

NLR researchers developed a scalable, light-based method that achieves the spatial precision and stability needed for commercial applications in multilogic devices, inverters, and optoelectronic devices.

Mar 3, 2026, 10:56 by Karen Petersen

NLR’s REopt Web Tool tells a more comprehensive story with the addition of air-source heat pump (ASHP) analysis capabilities and other user-friendly features that streamline efforts to optimize a building’s energy system.

Mar 3, 2026, 10:00 by Julia Medeiros Coad

Tangier Island is working with the Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP) to enhance energy reliability and generate energy-bill savings for the town and its residents.

Feb 26, 2026, 08:50 by Caitlin McDermott-Murphy

Data center company Verrus recently partnered with experts at the National Laboratory of the Rockies to investigate whether their more grid-friendly data center design was ready for the real world.

Feb 24, 2026, 13:11 by Justin Daugherty

As case studies in a report show, integrating local energy sources in remote Alaska communities can be successful with proper planning, workforce training, and control systems.

Feb 18, 2026, 09:56 by Connor O'Neil

Researchers show how firm and fast-response power can serve large loads.

Feb 17, 2026, 10:17 by Julia Thomas

Researchers at NLR developed DEMOS, a demographic microsimulator that fills a critical gap in transportation modeling by accounting for major life transitions that shape population dynamics and mobility patterns.

Feb 10, 2026, 10:59 by Justin Daugherty and Kathleen Morton

MODAQ 2 offers marine energy developers the data they need—reliably collected in a scalable platform that is ready for the ocean.

Feb 4, 2026, 10:20 by User Not Found

National Laboratory of the Rockies webinar series will highlight how researchers test and de-risk marine energy microgrid technologies in the lab.

Feb 3, 2026, 11:42 by Justin Daugherty

Nanocrystal–nitrogenase biohybrids harvest light to reduce N₂ gas. Abundant high-energy electrons are essential.

Jan 29, 2026, 14:59 by Caitlin McDermott-Murphy

Meet Paul Meyer in the latest Manufacturing Masterminds Q&A.

Jan 29, 2026, 13:23 by Becca Sweet

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Geothermal has published five new case studies on a variety of geothermal heating and cooling applications.

Jan 28, 2026, 13:18 by Natasha Headland

Driven by curiosity and impactful scientific discovery, Melissa Kreider focuses her research at NLR on advancing electrochemical materials and systems, involving fabrication, characterization, data analysis, collaboration, mentoring, and storytelling.

Jan 28, 2026, 11:00 by Caitlin McDermott-Murphy

The finalists have been selected, and the stage is set for the National Laboratory of the Rockies 2026 Industry Growth Forum (IGF) Pitch Competition.

Jan 22, 2026, 09:00 by Caitlin McDermott-Murphy

A team of national laboratory researchers recently released version 1.0 of the Marine Hydrokinetic Toolkit (MHKiT).

Jan 21, 2026, 09:05 by Hannah Halusker

Drop-in solution benefits from laboratory expertise through Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator to cut electric bills and strengthen grid reliability.

Jan 20, 2026, 10:15 by Wayne Hicks

Temperature difference between water and air drives magnetic phase transition.

Jan 15, 2026, 09:00 by Kelly MacGregor

National Laboratory of the Rockies analysis finds growth across geothermal sectors from technological advancements, investments, and new applications like data centers and grid support.

Jan 14, 2026, 11:00 by Wayne Hicks

Zhu is the fourth person from the National Laboratory of the Rockies to be named an MRS fellow.

Jan 13, 2026, 11:32 by Caitlin McDermott-Murphy

Early in college, Nora Riedinger knew she wanted a career in energy. But which kind of energy? Each had its own fascinating engineering conundrums to unravel and solve. How to decide?