National Renewable Energy Laboratory

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory that bridges research with real-world applications to advance energy technologies. It conducts research across diverse energy domains, develops data sets and tools, and collaborates with partners to accelerate the translation of findings into practical solutions. NLR emphasizes energy systems analysis, grid modernization, and innovations in areas like geothermal, solar, wind, hydrogen, and energy storage, with activity spanning infrastructure, policy, and workforce development. Based in the United States, it operates under DOE contracts to strengthen energy security, improve economics, and promote sustainable energy.