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National Laboratory of the Rockies @NatLabRockies

The U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Joined March 2009
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Congrats to NLR teams for receiving FLC Awards, which honor federal technology transfer, recognizing outstanding partnerships, commercialization success stories, and the professionals who move innovations from the lab to the marketplace. Learn more, bit.ly/4r9mZrZ
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Peaks to Power heads to Alaska for a deep dive into the growing use of heat pump technology in extreme conditions and how this tech can add reliability and cut costs for consumers, and the need for more trained workforce to install this technology. bit.ly/4fCYdhW
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Congrats to Amanda Kolker & David Digon on being selected as 2026 fellows in the Oppenheimer Science & Energy Leadership Program. The year-long program connects emerging leaders in the national lab complex through mentorship & shared learning experiences. bit.ly/49Ou3of
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National Laboratory of the Rockies retweeted
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NLR is administering DOE’s latest C‑MAP funding opportunity to strengthen microgrids in remote communities and key industrial areas. Awards range from $200k–$575k, with technical assistance included. Deadline: 7/2. Register for the webinar on 5/26 at bit.ly/4d8GU6P
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National Laboratory of the Rockies researchers are digging deep into critical minerals discovery, mining, and processing. ⛏️ By integrating AI into these processes, researchers aim to optimize workflows and shore up U.S. supply chains. Read more: bit.ly/4vssq88
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During her visit to Fairbanks, Alaska, Chief of Staff Rachael Overbey visited the @NatLabRockies Alaska Campus and @uafairbanks to learn how innovative projects are shaping Alaska’s energy future.
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An award from @NASA 🚀, launching the first-of-its-kind data center test bed 🖥️, and capturing energy through artificial photosynthesis ☀️, it’s just another day at NLR! Tune in to the latest episode of Peaks to Power to learn more 🎧. apple.co/4wEMC7Z
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Wave energy changes on the scale of seconds, creating power spikes and drops that challenge conventional wave energy systems. Explore advanced power electronics, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and more on 6/8. 🔗 bit.ly/NLRPowerElectronicsfo…
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This webinar has been postponed. New date coming soon
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A research project for large public-utility company Xcel Energy sought to identify solutions to mitigate costly grid upgrades by applying “smarts” to flexible uses of energy in a way that preserves the same level of service and manages costs. Learn how: bit.ly/4dHHs3H
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Congrats to NLR postdoc Kalen Rasmussen for winning the #EnergySecurity award at the 2026 National Lab Research SLAM! His presentation explored how he uses microorganisms to recover critical metals from used #batteries. bit.ly/4e9ax8j
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Backed by 200 physical assets, 27 megavolt-amperes of experimental power, and a 44-petaflop high-performance computer, the ARIES platform helps partners respond to doubts, address difficulties, or make decisions about future energy systems. bit.ly/4uDw6nt
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National Laboratory of the Rockies scientists have found why some crystals see and remember light—a property they used to demonstrate a synapse-like circuit. Read the full story: bit.ly/4dCypQs
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Using a 70-MW digital twin on the ARIES platform, NLR worked with Verrus to evaluate the performance of its StabiliGrid™ approach under dynamic grid conditions — helping advance technologies designed for a more reliable grid. verrusdata.com/news/stabilig…
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Today, Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their all in service to our country.
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NLR’s 2025 Advanced Computing Annual Report is out! bit.ly/3PNP2R5 Powered by the Kestrel supercomputer, NLR’s HPC resources supported 507 modeling and simulation projects and 855 users last year, advancing research in AI, materials science, energy systems, & more.
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Join us June 16 in Denver as we dive into one of the largest grid challenges today. NLR will co-host the Large Load Modeling, Testing and Interconnection Requirements Workshop with @EnergySystemsIG as part of their 2026 Summer Workshops.  bit.ly/4dh6KFH
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The State of Alaska and Department of Energy's National Lab of the Rockies signed a memorandum of understanding based on their shared interest in advancing Alaska’s role as a leader in critical minerals development, energy system innovation, and Arctic infrastructure.
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From smarter airports to AI-powered research and expanded critical mineral capacity, the National Laboratory of the Rockies is driving innovation across industries. Listen to the latest Peaks to Power episode for more info: apple.co/4wEMC7Z
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Today, NLR & @DOEelectricity unveiled Agora, which can help integrate large loads like data centers into the electric grid. With this new capability, data centers can evolve from large energy consumers into active participants in grid reliability. bit.ly/4dlYBzU
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