National Laboratory of the Rockies

A new NLR report examines household access to electricity-dependent services in Seattle during normal operations and outages. This analysis quantifies the consequences of power outages and supports targeted resilience planning: bit.ly/4oSaYaP.

Standard components just can’t ride the wave. 🌊 That’s why researchers at NLR built a custom charge controller designed specifically for wave energy. This blueprint could fill a vital gap in the wave energy industry. 🔗 Read the full status update: bit.ly/4f3uEEi

An NLR-led study reveals new understanding about why certain semiconductors have greater efficiency, which may inform the design of new, high-performing electronic devices. Read the full story: bit.ly/3SLCJ97

How can you decide which energy technology to deploy based on cost and revenue over time? NLR’s System Advisor Model (SAM) can help. Join us on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to learn more about how SAM supports data‑driven analysis of energy technologies. bit.ly/4ppWAXT

Accessing Alaska’s unique resources requires innovative solutions. Read more about NLR’s new partnerships with the state of Alaska and the University of Alaska Fairbanks that aim to accelerate research specific to Arctic conditions: bit.ly/3RlrELy

The U.S. economy runs on critical minerals. But more than 80% of our supply comes from abroad. At the 2026 Partner Forum, industry, academia, government, and researchers came together to tackle one question: How do we build a strong domestic supply chain? bit.ly/3QSTHlf

Happy #IndependenceDay and the nation's 250th anniversary from the National Laboratory of the Rockies! We strive to strengthen American innovation by advancing technologies that lower costs for everyone, boost the economy, and ensure our energy security.

Critical materials are embedded in nearly every part of the power grid—but the supply chains are not well documented. In our Tell Me Something Grid article, NLR researcher Sarah Inskeep describes how she’s studying integrated energy material supply chains: bit.ly/3T7fDtA

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🎧 Tune in now to the latest Peaks to Power episode to hear how AI, partnerships, and innovation are powering the future of energy and materials research, apple.co/4wEMC7Z

💧⚙️Hydropower innovators: Want access to specialized test facilities and technical expertise? As a provider for @Energy’s Hydropower Testing Network, NLR has those capabilities. Apply for technical support by July 23! Learn more about this opportunity: bit.ly/3QG0df1

Battery safety begins with understanding the materials inside. 🔋NLR researchers use advanced analytical techniques & real-world data to deliver unique insights into battery safety spanning emerging chemistries and designs, emergency response, & more. bit.ly/4yd8bgX

Join NLR for the Marine Energy Microgrid and Power Electronics Webinar Series to explore how researchers are exploring power electronics solutions for wave energy and what they mean for next-generation wave energy converter design. Register🔗 bit.ly/NLRPowerElectr…

NLR’s Sienna modeling platform is giving modelers and nonmodelers alike the power to answer their transmission planning questions. Learn more about how NLR is engaging with state energy offices and public utility commissions across the country. bit.ly/4oGxMtY

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. Apply by July 10, 2026 at bit.ly/4d8GU6P

The power grid never takes a break, so neither does our research. ⚙️ Last year was nonstop at our premier grid integration facility. Read about updates and achievements in the just-released ESIF Stewardship Summary 2025: bit.ly/ESIFSummary.

On this episode of Peaks to Power: 🧠 Brain-inspired materials that can remember light ⚡ An open-source tool helping utilities manage growing electricity demand 🏆 An award-winning pitch on using microbes to recover critical battery metals. Listen: apple.co/4a7pTIh

Informed by practical fieldwork & test cases published by NLR, a new certification program from @UL_Solutions helps manufacturers strengthen cybersecurity for advanced grid-connected equipment, like microgrids & batteries, & meet UL 2941 requirements. bit.ly/43u3Asd.

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

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

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