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January 2026

Jan. 22, 2026

From Beta to Data: Marine Energy Analysis Tool Is Now Stable and Ready

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

Jan. 21, 2026

NLR and Blip Energy Collaborate on Smart Home Battery System

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

Jan. 20, 2026

NLR Advances Battery-Free Power for Remote Maritime Sensors and Navigation Aids

Temperature difference between water and air drives magnetic phase transition.

Jan. 15, 2026

2025 US Geothermal Market Report Documents Industry Growth

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

Kai Zhu Named Fellow of Materials Research Society

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

Jan. 13, 2026

Nora Riedinger's Path to Ocean Power

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?

Jan. 12, 2026

NLR Showcases Integrated Transportation Research at Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting

Research takes a whole-system, data-driven approach to mobility challenges.

Jan. 8, 2026

With Inverters, an Island Adapts to Changing Physics of Power Grids

The National Laboratory of the Rockies helps Kauai tap into a new source of strength that can stop electric oscillations.

Jan. 5, 2026

Can New Synthetic Fuels Propel Commercial Aircraft?

NLR’s advanced computing tools could clear the runway for synthetic jet fuel innovation.

December 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

Data-Driven Strategies Fortify the Distribution Grid Against Extreme Events

In this installment of the Tell Me Something Grid series, Reiko Matsuda-Dunn shares how her team uses high-resolution data to understand and address the power grid's vulnerabilities during extreme events.


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Last Updated May 5, 2025