National Laboratory of the Rockies

Peaks to Power

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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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National Laboratory of the Rockies

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Science

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nlr.gov

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

10 Ways NREL Contributed to a Clean Energy Future in 2023 27.12.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle discuss the top 10 most-impactful stories highlighting how NREL contributed to a clean energy future in 2023. Highlights include NREL's visionary 2030 National Charging...

An Equitable Clean Energy Transition in Los Angeles, a Plastics Problem in US Rivers 13.12.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle discuss recent stories from NREL:   The LA100 Equity Strategies project , developed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in collaboration with NREL and the Univer...

From SERI to NREL: A National Laboratory Origin Story 29.11.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). In this episode, hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle take us  on a journey through time exploring the origins of NREL . Beginning with the establishment in 1973 of the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) aft...

Zero-Emission Vehicles Aid in Decarbonization, Solar Cells Efficiency Improvements, AI Innovations in Wind Energy 15.11.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle discuss recent stories from NREL:   The rapid adoption of zero-emission electric vehicles , alongside a transition to a clean electric grid and measures to manage travel dema...

Unleashing the Grid Edge, Cost-Effective Mooring Systems, Revolutionizing Battery Recycling, and Moving Beyond 4-Hour Energy Storage  01.11.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle discuss recent stories from NREL:   NREL’s Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) Test Bed is a cutting-edge facility that can enable utilities to model and evaluate...

Building Healthy Homes in Alaska, Addressing Our Plastics Emergency, and Using Science To Optimize Wedding Guest Seating 18.10.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle discuss recent stories from NREL:   Alaska Native communities face enormous challenges when it comes to energy, housing, and health, in part due to government-provided prefab...

Spark Squad Comics’ Hydropower Heroes, Wind Energy’s Increased Potential, and a Tale of Two Cities Powered by Clean Energy—Plus, Clean Cities Coalitions 04.10.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle discuss new stories from NREL:    Beneath the Surface: The 'Spark Squad' Behind the Spark Squad: Inspired by the 1990s television show “Captain Planet,” three NREL...

The NREL Community, Partner Forum, Walmart Partnership, and Building International Connections  20.09.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Special Correspondent Nataleah Small joins the podcast to discuss Hispanic Heritage Month at NREL. Hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle discuss three recent stories from NREL:   NREL’s Annual Partner Forum Eyes...

A Decade of ESIF Innovation, the R&D 100 Awards, and the Benefits of Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower  06.09.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle discuss three recent stories from NREL:   10 Years of Leading Energy Systems Integration : As more renewables add to our energy mix, the grid is changing—and sectors that onc...

A Clean Locomotive Revolution, Renewable Deployment Setback Ordinances, and Using Water to Cool Supercomputers 23.08.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle discuss three recent stories from NREL:    All Aboard! NREL Releases First Comprehensive, Open-Source Software for Freight Rail Decarbonization : The rail industry has an opp...

Energy Resilience in Ukraine, Agrivoltaics in Florida, and Barriers to Solar on Tribal Land 09.08.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Hosts Taylor Mankle and Kerrin Jeromin discuss four recent stories from NREL:   Ukraine Fights To Build More Resilient, Renewable Energy System in Midst of War : In partnership with USAID, NREL is supporting deplo...

Floating Solar, Electricity ATB, the Next Generation of Building Scientists, and Electrochemical Fellows 26.07.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Hosts Taylor Mankle and Kerrin Jeromin explore four recent stories from NREL:    Floating Photovoltaics in Southeast Asia :  In a first-of-its-kind assessment, NREL researchers completed an analysis of FPV potenti...

Electric-Powered Cars, Hydrogen-Powered Trucks, and Hydro-Powered Cities—Plus Geothermal! 12.07.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle cover four recent new stories from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) –   2030 National Charging Network Study : NREL, in collaboration with the Joint Office of...

Welcome to Transforming Energy: The NREL Podcast 05.07.2023

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) brings you a brand-new biweekly podcast highlighting the clean energy research happening at our Colorado-based laboratory.  Tune in...

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