The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy, has launched the Capacity Accelerator for Tribal Offshore Wind Engagement, aimed at increasing the capacity of Tribal Nations to participate in decision-making processes related to offshore wind energy. This initiative, which began on Jan. 14, will provide $7.1 million in cash awards...
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will add a new GE Vernova 3.4-megawatt wind turbine to its Flatirons Campus in Arvada, set to become operational in 2026. This turbine will be larger than the existing 1.5-megawatt turbine owned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and will enhance NREL’s research capabilities in sustainable energy. Located...
Federal reservoirs in the United States could support floating solar power projects with the capacity to generate enough energy to power approximately 100 million homes annually, according to a new study published in Solar Energy. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden used detailed criteria, such as water...
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden have found that improving module efficiency and expanding manufacturing capacity can help lower costs for metal halide perovskite/silicon tandem solar modules. The study suggests that each cost lever can play a similar role, depending on a manufacturer’s ability to scale up...
Lakewood-based KRTL Holding Group Inc. (OTC: KRTL) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, KRTL Biotech Inc., has acquired a 55% majority equity stake in Skidmore Companies LLC, now operating as Nutrivance Global. This acquisition aims to expand KRTL’s distribution of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) through Nutrivance Global’s established government and private networks. A strategic aspect...
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden has released its 2024 Standard Scenarios, celebrating its 10th annual edition. This analysis models least-cost electricity futures for the United States, reflecting ongoing modernization of U.S. electricity systems aimed at reducing energy costs and enhancing reliability. The Standard Scenarios provide forward-looking insights into the U.S. power sector...
The 2024 list of Insurance Agencies and Brokerages based in Jefferson County has been published, highlighting key industry players in terms of employee count. Compiled from data on employees eligible for retirement plans, the list features 42 companies and draws employee estimates from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Form 5500 and LinkedIn. Lakewood-based Stern Risk...
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden will be recognized at the 104th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) scheduled for Jan. 5–9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. NREL staff, including Bonnie Powell, Sailesh Acharya, Alejandro Henao and Stan Young, will receive the annual William W. Millar Award for the best paper in...
Two researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden have been named fellows of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The honor was bestowed this fall to Zhiwen Ma and Bidzina Kekelia, both senior engineers with doctorates in mechanical engineering. ASME annually recognizes a select group of its 72,000 members for their...
The Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis (JISEA) and Colorado State University (CSU) hosted a sustainable agriculture workshop on Oct. 21 to discuss collaborations aimed at improving energy resiliency within the agriculture sector. Sponsored by the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine, the one-day event brought together stakeholders from various areas of agriculture, including researchers, government representatives,...
Lakewood-based KRTL Holding Group Inc. (OTC: KRTL) announced that its subsidiary, KRTL Biotech Inc., has successfully registered Industria Químico Farmaceutica SIGMA CORP. S.R.L. (SIGMACORP) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturer. As the U.S. Registered Agent for SIGMACORP, KRTL Biotech is facilitating international pharmaceutical integration and diversifying the U.S....
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is inviting applicants for its 2025 Executive Energy Leadership Program, known as Energy Execs. This program offers industry professionals and community leaders the chance to gain exclusive insights into NREL’s research and initiatives focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Eligible participants include leaders...