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May 2026
Smart Energy Management Research Could Unlock Grid Flexibility and Cost Savings
A partnership between the National Laboratory of the Rockies and Xcel Energy revealed solutions to meet the needs of and avoid unnecessary expenses for grid customers.
News Release: NLR Launches Agora, First-of-Its-Kind Large-Load Grid Integration Test Bed
NLR today unveiled the Agora large-load test bed, a first-of-its-kind national capability designed to help data centers become active participants in grid reliability.
How High-Performance Computing and AI Accelerated Applied Energy Research in 2025
Explore the Fiscal Year 2025 Advanced Computing Annual Report highlights.
March 2026
Could a New Kind of Power Supply Help Make Data Centers Grid-Friendly?
NLR and its partner, ON.energy, are working together to test how ON.energy’s uninterruptable power supply can store and manage energy to protect grids from data center spikes.
Genesis Mission's AI-Driven Research To Strengthen US Grid, Supply Chains, and Technological Leadership
NLR is leveraging years of expertise in AI research, wide-ranging data assets, and advanced experimental resources to contribute to building the Genesis Mission platform.
January 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.
December 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.
September 2025
A Walk Through the Evolution of Distribution Grid Tools at NREL and Beyond
Aadil Latif discusses the different eras of distribution modeling tools and exciting developments ahead.
July 2025
Beyond Flights: Airports Could Bolster Grid Security and Adaptability
Researchers at NREL are using the Advanced Research on Integrated Energy Systems (ARIES) platform and other capabilities to analyze energy options for airports, utilities, and public regulators. In many cases, they find a win-win for on-site energy generation and storage.
May 2025
15 Years and Counting: A Unique Solution for Transportation Data Sharing
This year, the Transportation Secure Data Center turns 15 years old, continuing to increase the availability and usability of travel and transit surveys and studies from municipalities, transit agencies, and other entities that want to share their results while protecting participant privacy.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025