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National Laboratory of the Rockies

A podcast highlighting the latest research and news from the U.S. Department of Energy"s National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR).

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13:36

Renewable Tech Projections and Opportunities To Power...

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2024/07/24

In this episode, our hosts discuss two recent stories from NREL: The recent release of this year’s Electricity Annual Technology Baseline (ATB): a valuable resource for utility planners and grid operators to understand and tackle new challenges in the ever-changing power landscape. For the last 10 years, researchers, led by NREL, have released this product that organizes current and projected data in an easy-to-use format that provides detailed information tailored to different el...

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11:01

Education Initiatives To Empower Future Innovators

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2024/07/10

Hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle discuss NREL’s impactful and comprehensive approach to education initiatives aimed at cultivating the next generation of clean energy leaders, emphasizing the importance of cultivating STEM identity and fostering diversity and inclusion. Through initiatives like the Stories and STEaM series, NREL not only integrates arts into STEM education to enhance creativity but also ensures that students of all backgrounds feel represented and encouraged to pursue c...

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10:32

The Power of the Elements: Growing Residential Solar...

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2024/06/26

Hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle discuss two recent stories from NREL: In 2023, the SolarAPP+ automated online permitting platform streamlined the approval process for residential rooftop solar installations, reducing project timelines by approximately 14.5 business days compared to traditional methods. This advancement not only saved over 15,400 hours of permitting department staff time but also eliminated more than 150,000 business days in delays, accelerating the adoption...

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10:43

Building Reliability in Transmission, Solar Panels,...

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2024/06/12

This episode discusses three recent stories from NREL: Dynamic Line Ratings, a crucial upgrade for our transmission system's future, are like adjusting a road's speed limit based on weather conditions. By utilizing real-time weather monitoring, we can increase power transmission when it's safe, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, which offers a bright forecast for our clean energy journey.The DuraMAT Consortium, spearheaded by NREL, addresses rapid changes in the s...

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11:34

Wind Turbine-Building Robots, 3D Printing Underwater...

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2024/05/29

This episode discusses three recent stories from NREL: Researchers have successfully utilized robotic assistance in the manufacture of wind turbine blades, aiming to eliminate challenging working conditions for humans and enhance product consistency. By automating trimming, grinding, and sanding processes, the study not only improves workplace safety but also supports the economic viability of domestic blade manufacturing, potentially leading to increased job opportunities within the Un...

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13:41

Possible Pathways to 100% Renewable Energy in Puerto...

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2024/05/15

This episode discusses three recent stories from NREL: In 2017, Puerto Rico faced a devastating double blow as consecutive hurricanes decimated 80% of its electrical grid, resulting in the longest blackout in U.S. history. Determined to rebuild resiliently, Puerto Rico passed Act 17 in 2019, aiming for a 100% renewable energy system by 2050, which sparked the groundbreaking PR100 study—a collaborative effort between the Department of Energy and six national laboratories—to chart t...

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6:57

NREL's Mission, Vision, and DEIA—Creating a Clean...

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2024/05/01

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22:30

Lab Notes: How NREL Is Tackling the Plastics...

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2024/04/22

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14:56

San Diego’s Clean Energy Communities, Sand’s Energy...

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2024/04/17

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10:06

Renewable Energy Discovery Island App Encourages...

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2024/04/03

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18:53

Lab Notes: NREL Researchers in Alaska Create...

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2024/03/27

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10:51

Energy Transitions in Alaska and Hawaii, Tackling...

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2024/03/20

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11:09

A Better Battery Manufacturing Process, a Map for...

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2024/03/06

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16:08

The Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and...

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2024/02/21

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9:35

Biomass Puzzle Unlocked, Startups Getting a Head...

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2024/02/07

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10:42

America’s Cardboard and Paper Waste Problem, the Link...

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2024/01/24

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50:21

Lab Notes: Meet NREL Laboratory Director Martin Keller

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2024/01/10

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9:22

10 Ways NREL Contributed to a Clean Energy Future in...

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2023/12/27

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10:46

An Equitable Clean Energy Transition in Los Angeles,...

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2023/12/13

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7:09

From SERI to NREL: A National Laboratory Origin Story

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2023/11/29

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