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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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April 2024

April 8, 2024

Puerto Rico Can Reach Its 100% Renewable Energy Goal by 2050

The Puerto Rico Grid Resilience and Transitions to 100% Renewable Energy Study is a two-year study that leveraged and integrated dozens of best-in-class models and in-depth analyses from researchers across six DOE national laboratories.

April 8, 2024

NREL Shows Live Grid Impacts From Total Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will traverse North America bringing a period of midday complete darkness to 12 U.S. states and affecting solar power plants across all 50 U.S. states.

April 8, 2024

NREL Analysis Shows Snapshot of the Clean Supply Chain of the Future

Researchers from NREL, in collaboration with industry partners, have demonstrated the potential for a zero-tailpipe emissions supply chain—one that transports goods from the nation's busiest ports to their final destinations without producing vehicle emissions—all while using today's technology.

April 8, 2024

Chevron Studio Program Aims Tech To Go From Lab to Market

In creating the Chevron Studio program, NREL and Chevron Technologies Venture teamed up to turn a challenge into an opportunity.

April 5, 2024

2023-2024 JUMP into STEM Final Competition Winners Announced as Newest Cohort of Future Building Scientists

After presenting innovative solutions for some of the most complex challenges in the buildings industry, 11 students have been named winners of the 2024 JUMP into STEM Final Competition.

April 4, 2024

Competitions Provide Springboard for College Students To Make Waves in Water Power

Teams of postsecondary students are invited to join these challenging competitions that offer skills-building experience, a deep dive into clean energy technologies, and the chance to win cash prizes.

April 3, 2024

Study Examines Cost Competitiveness of Zero-Emission Trucks

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) account for just 5% of vehicles on the road in the United States, yet they are responsible for 21% of transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.

April 3, 2024

How Mountains Could Store Mountains of Clean Energy

Pumped storage hydropower might be one of the most promising ways to store energy for a future 100% clean energy grid. But it has been difficult for the public to know how much these facilities might cost to build—until now.

April 1, 2024

IN² at 10 Years: Cohort 1 Participant Turns Up Heat on Fire Prevention

The sensors in today's Whisker Labs Ting device trace their origins to the original sensors tested in NREL's Energy Systems Integration Facility during the IN2 program.

March 2024

March 28, 2024

Why You Might Love a Career in Marine Energy

Researchers across labs joined a Marine Energy Career Panel and agreed that their jobs are nothing if not varied.


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Last Updated April 21, 2026