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News and Feature Stories
The following news stories take an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how NLR is leading energy systems innovation and integration.
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June 2026
AI Research Digs Deep Into Mining Operations
NLR researchers are working on new methods to shore up critical minerals discovery, mining, and processing into materials and eventually devices.
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.
NLR’s Kalen Rasmussen Wins Energy Security Award at National Lab Research SLAM
An NLR postdoc’s critical metals presentation captured votes at the scientific communication competition against competitors from the 16 other national laboratories.
ARIES in Review: 5 Years of Innovation From a Top Energy Research Platform
Now in its fifth year of operations, ARIES has helped partners manage risks and reach new milestones with its distinct brand of real-system replication.
Scientists Shine Light on Materials That Remember
An optoelectronic synapse shows exceptional photoresponse for neuromorphic vision.
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.
NLR Battery Innovation Awarded NASA’s Invention of the Year
To shoot for the moon, lab researchers must first learn how to fail on Earth.
JUSTIFI Tool Could Unlock Value in Energy Productivity Projects
Free software will help industry understand the full value of energy projects.
New DOE Funding Opportunity To Strengthen Microgrids in Remote and Industrial Regions
NLR is launching a new funding opportunity through the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C‑MAP), with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity.
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Last Updated April 21, 2026