National Renewable Energy Laboratory

??? How do we transition our current energy system to one where building help move our nation toward a clean energy future? ?? And how do we do that in a way that benefits everyone—without breaking the bank? These were the two big questions posed at NREL's 2024 Partner Forum in August. Nearly 150 innovators, energy planners, analysts, entrepreneurs, and researchers joined together at NREL to focus on the highly complex, seemingly intractable problem: decarbonizing the built environment. Read more about the event and key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3AXdp74

NREL is #hiring a new Campus Mobility Manager to oversee #transportation and #mobility services across campus. The role focuses on strategic planning and implementation, program management, fleet management and regulatory compliance, and traffic design. A bachelor’s degree in urban planning, transportation engineering, environmental science, or a related field is preferred, along with five or more years of relevant work experience. Apply today ?? https://bit.ly/3XvfGzm

After winning a collegiate competition, the next step for most teams is to celebrate. But not for the policy track winners of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 #Geothermal Collegiate Competition. Their next step was to travel more than 3,500 miles to visit their partner community in Elim, Alaska. Learn about their project in our recent article ?? https://bit.ly/4g8qR8p

A key benefit of the American-Made Program, managed by NREL, is that it offers easy access to government funding to everyone—including minority-serving institutions, Tribal colleges, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. See how to take advantage of funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to improve our nation’s energy systems through prizes, contracts, and more: https://bit.ly/4dPjh0H

There’s never been a more critical time to examine market dynamics and their impacts on our #EnergySystems. We are proud supporters of GridFWD 2024, which will explore the rapid evolution in our energy markets. Taking place Oct 1-2 in Banff, Canada, #GridFWD2024 will bring together all the stakeholders for in-depth updates, discussions and networking. Connect and share with regional operators, #utilities, tech innovators and other influencers. ?? Visit the event page to register now and check out the agenda ?? https://bit.ly/3XohB8U

NREL scientists stretch boundaries and light up their research with IGNIITE funding from the Advanced Projects Research Agency–Energy. Join us in congratulating Nelson James, Katrina Knauer, and Paul Meyer for their place in the inaugural class of ARPA-E IGNIITE awardees! These researchers are contributing to an infusion of unconventional ideas in building #decarbonization, #concrete, and #plastic recycling. Learn more about these early-career innovators tackling the energy challenges of today ?? https://lnkd.in/gNPSV_iE

Photoactive molecular aggregates—complexes of two or more chromophores, which are molecules that absorb light at certain wavelengths, thereby displaying color—are of interest for biomedical, solar-energy-harvesting, and light-generating technologies. That is because—in natural photosynthesis and in bioinspired technological applications—photoactive aggregates are efficient at #energy transfer, the transport of #solar energy from one place to another. NREL researchers have synthesized two new compounds and studied how the properties of the individual molecules contribute to the—often unexpected—properties of the larger aggregates. Read more ?? https://bit.ly/4cJ9hoC

The economic impact of NREL topped $1.9 billion nationwide last fiscal year. A study conducted by the University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business, found that every state in the nation felt an impact from direct or indirect spending connecting to NREL—and the highest impact was felt in Colorado with $1.3 billion. Learn more about the NREL impact, https://bit.ly/3B9iSrt

Need to wrangle a 1,000-pound horse or 1,000-person crowd? No problem—at least not for #Manufacturing Mastermind Ana Aday. ???????? Aday never gives up, which is why she’s an ideal person to help fight #ClimateChange. At NREL, the materials scientist is working to create a new kind of concrete, which currently accounts for about 8% of total global carbon dioxide emissions. In her Q&A interview, Aday shared a huge first step toward carbon-negative concrete (that people can actually step on) and why she thinks 3D manufacturing and #AI could help the cement and concrete industry #decarbonize. https://lnkd.in/gdcMhv4g

Do you want to expand your knowledge and connections in the #wind industry? In partnership with REpowering Schools, NREL is hosting the Wind Works Forum: The place to build a career in wind—and registration is now open. We are excited for students, career seekers, industry members, and everyone in between to join us virtually September 23–26, 2024! To learn more and register for the event: https://bit.ly/4fA0doB