Invisible damage from walking on a solar panel NLR Learning 2026-09-22 | Invisible damage from walking on a solar panel
State Tribal Collaboration on Energy Government to Government Best Practices NLR Learning 2026-03-02 | On behalf of DOE, NLR hosted a webinar focused on state-Tribal collaboration through government-to-government policies. This webinar features presentations by Tribal Energy Consultant Pilar Thomas, Minnesota Public Utility Commissioner Katie Sieben, Minnesota Public Utility Commission Tribal Liaison Angie McKinley, and California Public Utilities Commissioner Darcie Houck. Learn more about best practices for government-to-government relations and hear from states implementing Tribal consultation policies.
Powered By CADET NLR Learning 2026-03-02 | Powered By CADET features Capacity Expansion Decision Support for Distribution Networks (CADET), a decision support tool for developing long-term distribution capacity planning strategies. Its flexible architecture minimizes effort on tailor-made problem formulations for use cases, such as automated switching for load balancing, voltage class upgrades, using bridge-to-wire solutions to manage load uncertainty, hosting capacity, planning more resilient systems, and incorporating distributed energy resources in bulk grid planning. CADET uses a multi-objective optimization engine to present users with investment options and tradeoffs. The webinar took place on Feb. 24, 2026, and was hosted by National Laboratory of the Rockies senior research engineer Jeremy Keen.
Introduction to the ReEDS Model (2026) NLR Learning 2026-02-23 | In this presentation, the Regional Energy Deployment System (ReEDS) team provides an overview of the ReEDS model, the National Laboratory of the Rockies' flagship capacity planning model for the North American electricity system. The team covers what ReEDS does, how it works, key inputs and outputs, and notable model features. ReEDS simulates the evolution of the bulk power system (generation and transmission), from present-day through 2050 and has been used extensively over the past 20 years to inform a wide range of power sector questions and is available to the public. Learn more about ReEDS at: nlr.gov/analysis/reeds/.
State-Tribal Collaboration on Energy: Examples From Western States NLR Learning 2026-01-30 | On behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Policy, NLR is hosted a webinar focused on state-Tribal collaboration on energy projects in Western states. This webinar features presentations by Catherine Zingg of Tribal Energy Alternatives and representatives of the California Energy Commission. They shared insights on policies and best practices in the Western states that support collaboration between states and Tribes.
Energizing Together: Building State and Tribe Collaboration NLR Learning 2026-01-20 | How can your agency have a positive, collaborative relationship with Tribes in your state? A growing number of state regulators and energy officials have asked the DOE Office of Policy for help supporting Tribes in meeting their energy goals. DOE selected NLR and a team of subcontractors to research and identify opportunities and barriers to state-Tribal collaboration on energy projects. This webinar will cover topics including Tribal Sovereignty 101, the role of states in the legal framework, and case studies of successful state-Tribal collaboration. Presenters include Crystal Miller of Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy, and Robert Blake, Executive Director of Native Sun. By the end, participants will better understand how to respect and acknowledge Tribal sovereignty, how regulations and rulings impact Tribes, how to engage effectively with Tribes on decision-making, and how Tribes exercise their sovereignty. Presenters will also share additional resources and upcoming webinars for participants to dive deeper.
2025 Iberian Blackout: Analysis of Available Information NLR Learning 2025-09-30 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). NREL Principal Analyst José Daniel Lara gives a minute-by-minute analysis of the April 28, 2025, Iberian blackout, which left tens of millions of people in Portugal and Spain without power for 10 hours.
Plant Cell Wall Molecular Simulation NLR Learning 2025-08-25 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Molecular dynamics simulation of mechanical disruption of plant secondary cell wall components. Note: The video has no narration/sound.
Douglas Fir Wood Microstructure Fluid Transport Simulation NLR Learning 2025-08-25 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Mesoscale simulation of convective fluid transport through the microstructure of Douglas fir wood in the radial direction. Adapted from Measurement of Transport Properties of Woody Biomass Feedstock Particles Before and After Pyrolysis by Numerical Analysis of X-Ray Tomographic Reconstructions, Frontiers. Note: The video has no narration/sound.
Procurement Analysis Tool Informational Webinar NLR Learning 2025-08-14 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). NREL’s Procurement Analysis Tool (PAT) is a free, user-friendly resource designed to help public and private energy buyers plan and screen off-site electricity procurement options. With a guided interface and insights powered by NREL’s best-in-class data and models, PAT empowers users to explore cost-effective, utility-scale energy strategies tailored to their goals and locations. This webinar provided an overview of PAT’s features and a Q&A with the development team.
U.S. MAP July 2025 Webinar: An Update on Testing and Field Performance of Perovskite Modules in PACT NLR Learning 2025-07-16 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Presented by Laura Schelhas, senior scientist and partnership development laboratory program manager at NREL.
NREL’s Roadway Infrastructure Perception and Control Overview Workshop NLR Learning 2025-07-10 | This video 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 National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the City of Colorado Springs, in partnership with the Center of Excellence on New Mobility and Automated Vehicles (mobilitycoe.org), hosted a 2-hour technical workshop showcasing advanced sensors (radar, LiDAR, video) that create real-time digital twins of traffic intersections enabling critical traffic control and safety applications. The workshop featured presentations on the IPC initiative's achievements, government/industry perspectives, Colorado Springs' collaboration experience, NREL's IPC lab capabilities, data collection procedures and sensor characterization, and a hands-on demonstration of open-source sensor fusion software.
Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project: Cohort 5 Informational Webinar NLR Learning 2025-06-09 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP) discuss the program’s open application. ETIPP supports coastal, island, and remote communities working toward energy resilience goals by pairing them with energy experts at national laboratories and regional partner organizations that understand local energy nuances and challenges. Learn more: nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/energy-technology-innovation-partnership-project
U.S. MAP April 2025 Webinar: Manufacturing of 1x2m Perovskite for 4T Tandems NLR Learning 2025-04-24 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Presented by Charlie Hasselbrink, chief technology officer at Caelux.
2024 Standard Scenarios NLR Learning 2025-01-21 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). U.S. electricity systems are rapidly evolving to lower costs and boost reliability. Each year, NREL captures these changes a suite of forward-looking scenarios of the U.S. power sector, called the Standard Scenarios. Celebrating the products 10th annual release, NREL’s 2024 Standard Scenarios is now available, marking a decade of modeling least-cost electricity futures for the United States. The latest release includes 61 forward-looking scenarios covering technology, policy, and market variations, including new 100% lifecycle CO₂-equivalent decarbonization scenarios.
NREL Data on Home Energy Savings Potential for States and Communities NLR Learning 2025-01-21 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). As home energy rebate programs roll out across the country, learn how publicly available ResStock™ analysis datasets can help to understand the potential state- and community-level impacts of efficiency measures eligible for these programs.
Powered By EMIS NLR Learning 2025-01-17 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Powered By EMIS features the Electricity Markets Investment Suite (EMIS), an open-source agent-based capacity expansion model designed to capture the interactions between wholesale electricity market design, investment decisions, and resource adequacy. The tool allows users to explore a range of market structures and products to understand how associated price and revenue outcomes can impact investment and retirement decisions made by a set of heterogenous investor agents over many years. Resource adequacy is assessed and incorporated into the market structures in each investment period, allowing users to better explore the feedback between market design and resource adequacy.
ComStock™ Standard Dataset Release: 2024 Release 2 NLR Learning 2025-01-15 | This video 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 ComStock Standard Dataset Release project builds on the success of the End-Use Load Profiles dataset, offering an improved model and exploring the potential impacts of energy efficiency and demand flexibility measure scenarios in buildings nationwide. This webinar discusses the new dataset release, including an overview of ComStock and its role in advancing building research, improvements to the model since the last release, a review of new measure scenarios, guidance on accessing the dataset, and a Q&A session to address your questions.
Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure on Islands: Core Knowledge and Strategies NLR Learning 2025-01-14 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). This January 2025 virtual event, hosted by NREL, focuses on electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure. It covers EV basics, benefits, challenges, market trends, policies, and strategies for planning and development tailored to island contexts.Speakers include:Caley Johnson, NRELBonnie Powell, NRELSolomone Fifita, PCREEEIrimaia Rokosawa, Fiji Land Transport AuthorityPatrick Wise, EPAErin Derrington, Local2030 Islands NetworkSione Misi, Tonga Department of EnergyAndrew Campbell, PCREEE consultant
Heliostat Consortium November 2024 Seminar NLR Learning 2025-01-09 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). "Introducing Concentrating Solar Power Technologies to the Northeastern University Engineering Curriculum" presented by Gregory Kowalski, Northeastern University (Emeritus).Learn more and see slides at heliocon.org/resources/heliocon_educational_videos.html.
DuraMAT December 2024 Webinar NLR Learning 2025-01-09 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). "Sequential Stress Testing Identifies Processing Defects in Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules That Limit Durability" presented by Dana Kern, NRELLearn more at duramat.org/.
Utility Bill Impact Dashboard Tutorial NLR Learning 2025-01-09 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). This tutorial explores the Utility Bill Impact Dashboard, an interactive dashboard developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The dashboard provides insights into how energy bills vary across regions, building types, and upgrade scenarios, enabling users to evaluate the impact certain home energy technology upgrades on utility bills.
Powered By HELICS NLR Learning 2025-01-03 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Powered By HELICS features the Hierarchical Engine for Large-scale Infrastructure Co-Simulation (HELICS), an open-source co-simulation platform that enables integrated multisector/multiscale analysis by bringing together existing software simulators so they exchange information during run-time to form a comprehensive simulation. HELICS was developed in partnership with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and has been used for multiple applications from small desktop studies to large-scale T&D analysis to real-time simulations with hardware.
DuraMAT November 2024 Webinar NLR Learning 2025-01-02 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). "Solar PV and Extreme Weather: Performance and Resilience Lessons" Presented by Dirk Jordan, NRELLearn more and see slides at duramat.org/news-and-events/webinars.
Heliostat Consortium October 2024 Seminar NLR Learning 2025-01-02 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). "Heliostats Inspection with Polarimetric Imaging: Optical Errors, Mirror Cracks and Mirror Soiling" presented by Mo Tian, Arizona State University.Learn more and see slides at heliocon.org/resources/heliocon_educational_videos.html.
2024 Continued Improvement Project (CIP) Informational Workshop Day 2 NLR Learning 2024-12-18 | This video 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 Competitive Improvement Project (CIP) 2025 day 2 webinar recording. Speakers provide an overview of the CIP process, topic areas, evaluation criteria, certification and testing requirements, and technical assistance opportunities.00:00:00 Workshop Introduction00:07:40 Certification of Distributed Wind Technology to Electrical Standards Under the CIP00:40:17 NREL Design Review01:06:45 Procurement Contracting01:18:23 Additional CIP Considerations01:18:50 Opportunities for Tech Assistance01:38:15 Overview of Deliverables and Outreach Materials01:42:10 Levelized Cost of Energy Tool01:58:53 CIP Discussion
2024 Continued Improvement Project (CIP) Informational Workshop Day 1 NLR Learning 2024-12-18 | This video 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 Competitive Improvement Project (CIP) 2025 day 1 webinar recording. Speakers provide an overview of the CIP process, topic areas, evaluation criteria, certification and testing requirements, and technical assistance opportunities.00:00:00 Workshop Introduction00:14:11 Overview of CIP 00:44:44 Overview of Potential Topic Areas01:20:47 Turbine Testing and Certification Final01:51:00 Prototype & Certification Testing
Introducing GeoBridge NLR Learning 2024-12-11 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Learn more about GeoBridge, a new resource from DOE’s Geothermal Technologies Office and NREL that offers a centralized repository for geothermal information. GeoBridge covers everything from home geothermal heat pump (GHP) installation to careers in geothermal, educational tools, and cost savings opportunities for businesses. Learn more about GeoBridge here: openei.org/wiki/GeoBridge
Architectural Solar Webinar 2 – Boulder Commons Case Study NLR Learning 2024-12-09 | This video 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 Architectural Solar Association has brought together the expertise of its Technical Advisory Group and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to educate design and construction professionals on key principles of Architectural Solar—solar energy generating technology that has architectural significance or is coordinated with the architectural design process. This is the second in a 5-part webinar series will equip solar and building industry professionals with the skills to work at the intersection of solar energy and the building industry.
2024 Transportation Annual Technology Baseline (ATB) Update NLR Learning 2024-12-06 | This video 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 Transportation Annual Technology Baseline (ATB) provides detailed cost and performance data, estimates, and assumptions for vehicle and fuel technologies in the United States. In this webinar, the ATB team gives an overview of the 2024 Transportation ATB Update, highlights changes, provides technology-specific web demos, and answers questions from attendees.National Renewable Energy Laboratory Dec. 3, 2024
Powered By OCHRE NLR Learning 2024-11-25 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). This webinar OCHRE features NREL’s Object-oriented Controllable High-resolution Residential Energy (OCHRE™) model, an open-source energy modeling tool designed to model flexible loads in residential buildings. OCHRE uses detailed thermal and electrical modeling of residential end-use loads and the building envelope and integrates with grid simulators, device controllers, and aggregators, allowing users to examine the impacts of novel control strategies on building energy consumption and occupant comfort. The webinar is hosted by NREL distributed energy resource and controls lead Michael Blonsky and building modeling lead Jeff Maguire and includes a Q&A session.
Federal Fleet Training: Electric Vehicle Technology Overview NLR Learning 2024-11-21 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Electric vehicle (EV) technology has advanced rapidly since its introduction, and today there are many plug-in hybrid and battery EV options available on the market. But how do EVs work and what are their advantages? In this video you’ll learn about different EV types and their driving ranges, regenerative braking and drivetrain modes, electric vehicle supply equipment, and EV energy consumption and reporting.
Installing OpenFAST Tutorial NLR Learning 2024-11-21 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). This tutorial will walk you through how to install OpenFAST on different operating systems. Proceed to the Running OpenFAST Tutorial which will cover setting up and running simulations within the software - Visit github.com/OpenFAST/openfast to learn more about OpenFAST and contact us via GitHub or on NREL’s forum space at forums.nrel.gov if you have any specific questions.0:00 Introduction0:10 Mac Systems 3:33 Windows Systems
Running OpenFAST Tutorial NLR Learning 2024-11-21 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). This tutorial will walk you through running example cases on different operating systems within OpenFAST. Watch the Installing OpenFAST video for instructions on how to install before proceeding with these tests - Visit github.com/OpenFAST/openfast to learn more about OpenFAST and contact us via GitHub or on NREL’s forum space at forums.nrel.gov if you have any specific questions.0:00 Downloading Regression Tests2:56 Mac Systems 7:03 Windows Systems
Request for Proposals for the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (U.S. Department of Energy) NLR Learning 2024-11-21 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). This informational webinar, held on Nov. 11, 2024, covers the structure, technical focus, and eligibility criteria for the first Request for Proposals (RFP) released by the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP), a program led by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity. Communities are invited to propose a microgrid development or improvement project for funding and/or technical assistance. C-MAP will bring together many of the organizations that are working to understand, improve, and implement advanced microgrid energy systems in underserved and Indigenous communities in remote areas, facilitating a new forum for engagement and collaboration. Wraparound services from regional organizations will support the participating communities in microgrid operations as it relates to advancing their energy goals. Visit the C-MAP website to learn more: www.energy.gov/cmap
Leapfrog Geothermal 3D Modeling Basics NLR Learning 2024-11-11 | This video 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 Geothermal Collegiate Competition hosts Josh Sellars from Seequent to demonstrate basic geothermal applications of Leapfrog Energy 3D modeling. More information about the Geothermal Collegiate Competition is available at energy.gov/eere/geothermal/geothermal-collegiate-competition.
Introduction to U.S. Department of Energy Utility & Grid Operator Technical Assistance Opportunities NLR Learning 2024-10-29 | This video 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 National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is launching applications for new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) technical assistance opportunities for utilities and grid operators to accelerate clean energy and transmission deployment in communities nationwide. This webinar introduces the Utility and Grid Operator Technical Assistance program, shares example projects, and provides answers to audience questions on opportunities, including Key Assist, interconnection assistance, rolling technical assistance, and the Utility Planning Resources for the Energy Transition webinar series. Learn more about each opportunity and apply at www.nrel.gov/utility-technical-assistance Several national laboratories are providing support, including NREL, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, and Argonne National Laboratory.
DuraMAT October 2024 Webinar NLR Learning 2024-10-24 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). "Simulating Wind-Driven Loading on PV Systems" presented by Ethan Young, NREL. Learn more at duramat.org/news-and-events/webinars.
Heliostat Consortium September 2024 Seminar NLR Learning 2024-10-24 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). "Wind Driven Loads on Solar Collectors: Perspectives from Two Field Campaigns" presented by Dr. Shashank Yellapantula Senior Scientist, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Learn more at heliocon.org/resources/heliocon_educational_videos.html.
New Tools and Capabilities in Distributed Wind NLR Learning 2024-10-07 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Sandia National Laboratories and NREL host a webinar for Distributed Wind Aerolastic Modeling (dWAM) on September 26, 2024
Webinar – The Architectural Solar Continuum NLR Learning 2024-10-04 | This video 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 Architectural Solar Association has brought together the expertise of its Technical Advisory Group and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to educate design and construction professionals on key principles of Architectural Solar; solar energy generating technology that has architectural significance or is coordinated with the architectural design process. This is the first in a 5-part webinar series will equip solar and building industry professionals with the skills to work at the intersection of solar energy and the building industry.
Driving Investment in Wind Energy: An Introduction to Incentives and the Inflation Reduction Act NLR Learning 2024-09-30 | This video 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 webinar, which was hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s WINDExchange initiative, experts from the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory introduced attendees to the key incentives supporting investment in wind energy deployment and manufacturing in the United States, as well as the role that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) plays in shaping those investments. Over the past few decades, incentives like the Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit have supported the growth of wind energy deployment, while manufacturing-related incentives have helped scale up domestic manufacturing of wind energy components. With its passage in 2022, the IRA ushered in a new wave of investment in wind energy and other renewable technologies, as well as introducing new workforce requirements and equity provisions. This webinar explores the history and impact of major incentives, unpacks some of the complex provisions of the IRA, and highlights the ways federal incentives and policies will continue to shape the wind energy industry. Learn more at windexchange.energy.gov/projects/tax-credits.
USDA REAP Funding Your Hydropower Energy Project NLR Learning 2024-09-19 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Are you seeking funding to support a hydropower project at a farm, ranch, or rural business? Staff from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) presented a 90-minute webinar designed to help you prepare a complete application for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). USDA staff discussed its funding opportunities for rural small businesses and cooperatives with a focus on REAP, and NREL staff provided an overview of how hydropower energy technologies can best contribute to rural businesses. USDA and NREL staff then discussed tips on submitting a successful REAP application for this renewable energy technology.
Powered By PRAS NLR Learning 2024-09-16 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Powered By PRAS features the Probabilistic Resource Adequacy Suite (PRAS), an open-source, research-oriented collection of tools for analyzing the resource adequacy of bulk power systems. PRAS performs low-fidelity, high-speed simulations of multi-region power system operations, considering hundreds of thousands of years of unplanned resource outages to quantify the risk and potential nature of energy supply shortfalls in probabilistic terms but may not have time or expertise to do the modeling themselves. This webinar is presented by Pieter Gagnon, a power grid researcher at NREL.
Migration and Energy System Futures: Public Health Challenges for Climate-Displaced Populations NLR Learning 2024-08-30 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). This aim of the Migration and Energy Systems Futures: JISEA Catalyzer Summer Webinar Series is to inform energy system projection thinking with broader perspectives on how climate adaptation might influence society. Each webinar includes academics, demographers, sector-specific experts, and contributors from historically Black colleges and universities and minority serving institutions. Led by Dr. Shamarial Roberson, Chief Executive Officer of DSR Consulting and Management, and public health leader Dr. Sade Collins, the final webinar in the series delves into the critical public health needs of climate-displaced populations, including how public health challenges intersect significantly with the energy sector, emphasizing the importance of reliable energy access for powering healthcare facilities, preserving medications, and ensuring clean water supply.
Migration and Energy System Futures: Mental Health Challenges for Climate-Displaced Populations NLR Learning 2024-08-30 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). This aim of the Migration and Energy Systems Futures: JISEA Catalyzer Summer Webinar Series is to inform energy system projection thinking with broader perspectives on how climate adaptation might influence society. Each webinar includes academics, demographers, sector-specific experts, and contributors from historically Black colleges and universities and minority serving institutions. Led by Dr. Brian Ragsdale, a clinical psychologist and cultural identity researcher, the fourth webinar in the series examines the trauma, stress, and anxiety experienced by climate refugees and how enhancing mental health support can improve overall resilience and aid in the smoother integration of climate refugees into new communities.
Migration and Energy System Futures: Legal Frameworks and International Responses NLR Learning 2024-08-30 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). This aim of the Migration and Energy Systems Futures: JISEA Catalyzer Summer Webinar Series is to inform energy system projection thinking with broader perspectives on how climate adaptation might influence society. Each webinar includes academics, demographers, sector-specific experts, and contributors from historically Black colleges and universities and minority serving institutions. Led by Dr. Clive Katiba Tsuma, the third webinar in the series explores the evolving international legal frameworks designed to address the needs of populations displaced by climate change, including the limitations of existing laws in handling the unique challenges of climate-induced displacement and the opportunities for legal reform and potential pathways to ensure the rights and dignities of those displaced by environmental changes are upheld.
Migration and Energy System Futures: The Role of Demographic Projections in Energy Planning NLR Learning 2024-08-30 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). This aim of the Migration and Energy Systems Futures: JISEA Catalyzer Summer Webinar Series is to inform energy system projection thinking with broader perspectives on how climate adaptation might influence society. Each webinar includes academics, demographers, sector-specific experts, and contributors from historically Black colleges and universities and minority serving institutions. Led by demographer Dr. Samson Olowolaju, the second webinar in the series explores how understanding existing demographic data, particularly in relation to human migration driven by climate change, is crucial for identifying the needs and opportunities within energy systems analysis.
Migration and Energy System Futures: Building Resilient Communities NLR Learning 2024-08-30 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). This aim of the Migration and Energy Systems Futures: JISEA Catalyzer Summer Webinar Series is to inform energy system projection thinking with broader perspectives on how climate adaptation might influence society. Each webinar includes academics, demographers, sector-specific experts, and contributors from historically Black colleges and universities and minority serving institutions. Led by Dr. Troy Nash and Arielle Nash of The Nash Group, the first webinar of the series focuses on the urgent need for resilient, affordable housing solutions in the face of escalating climate change. The webinar delves into the integration of energy-efficient technologies, highlighting strategies for sustainable community building and navigating the complexities of funding, insurance, and regulations in housing.
Powered By Cambium NLR Learning 2024-08-21 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). NREL’s Cambium datasets are publicly available and include modeled hourly emission, cost, and generation metrics for a range of possible U.S. electricity sector futures, projecting out through 2050. The granular metrics illuminate trends across the ongoing changes in the power sector. Cambium can support anyone who is making decisions about the future power grid or grid-connected systems but may not have time or expertise to do the modeling themselves. This webinar is presented by Pieter Gagnon, a power grid researcher at NREL.
USDA REAP Funding for Your Geothermal Energy Project NLR Learning 2024-08-20 | This video was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). Are you seeking funding to support a geothermal project at a farm, ranch, or rural business? Staff from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) presented a 90-minute webinar designed to help you prepare a complete application for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). USDA staff discussed its funding opportunities for rural small businesses and cooperatives with a focus on REAP, and NREL staff provided an overview of how distributed geothermal energy technologies can best contribute to rural businesses. USDA and NREL staff then discussed tips on submitting a successful REAP application for this renewable energy technology.
