Podcasts

AI Research Digs Deep Into Mining Operations. Plus: NLR’s Oppenheimer Fellows

July 01, 2026 7:00am 9 min

This week on Peaks to Power, dig into artificial intelligence, critical mineral mining, and national laboratory collaborations:Minnesota-based NLR researcher Ryan King is using AI to bolster critical mineral supply chain...

Smarter Grids, Brain-Like Materials, and an Award-Winning Pitch for Battery Recycling

June 17, 2026 7:00am 9 min

This week, we’re highlighting NLR advancements in grid management, materials science, and critical materials recovery. You'll hear about: A new open-source tool helping utilities use smart energy management to meet growi...

Lab Notes: Alaska Heat Pumps and Workforce Development

June 10, 2026 7:00am 14 min

Joined by guest host Molly Rettig, Peaks to Power travels to Alaska and the National Laboratory of the Rockies' campus in Fairbanks to learn more about heat pumps and the researchers making it easier to install this new ...

NASA Invention of the Year, First-of-Its-Kind Test Bed, and Artificial Photosynthesis

June 03, 2026 7:00am 9 min

In this episode of Peaks to Power, learn about: The internal short-circuit device from NLR scientists that was awarded NASA’s Invention of the Year. The Agora large-load test bed, a first-of-its-kind national capabili...

University Partnerships, Self-Driving Laboratories, and Helping Airports Meet Growing Energy Demands

May 20, 2026 7:00am 11 min

In this episode of Peaks to Power, learn about: Two Memorandums of Understanding the National Laboratory of the Rockies signed with the University of Utah and the Colorado School of Mines Two researchers working to crea...

We’re Back! Rooftop Sunscreen, Plant-Based Snowboards, and Cell-Free Biomanufacturing

May 06, 2026 7:00am 10 min

The National Laboratory of the Rockies’ podcast is back with a new name and brand! In our first episode as Peaks to Power, you’ll hear about: A rooftop “sunscreen” that’s keeping buildings cool in summer while protecting...

Improvements in Batteries, Trains, and Wave Technology

November 19, 2025 7:00am 10 min

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR).New week, new discoveries! In toda...

A Dashboard for Trucking Efficiency, an HVAC Game Changer, and More Power With Less

September 30, 2025 5:00pm 14 min

Disclaimer: This episode 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 curious about new technolo...

Saving Energy and Money for Concrete and Cement Manufacturing, Power Line Utilities, and Hospital and Commercial Buildings

September 17, 2025 7:00am 11 min

Disclaimer: This episode 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 episode, you’ll learn abou...

3D Printing Metal for Ocean Energy Devices, Unlocking AI’s Potential, Early Career Spotlight

September 03, 2025 7:00am 10 min

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR).It’s the 50th episode of The NREL ...

NREL’s New Laboratory Director and Google’s AI Hackathon—Plus, an Energy Tech Pitch Event

August 20, 2025 7:00am 14 min

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR).It’s been a busy summer at NREL. I...

An NREL Intern Takeover

August 06, 2025 7:00am 9 min

Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR).Ever wondered what it's like to in...

Islands, Airports, and Arctic Heat: Energy Solutions for Every Community

July 23, 2025 7:00am 14 min

Disclaimer: This episode 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 episode, explore three way...

Finding Solutions for Tastier Tomatoes, Recycled Carbon Fiber, and Better Battery Performance

July 09, 2025 7:00am 10 min

Disclaimer: This episode 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 episode, explore three way...

Managing Marine Energy and Monitoring Battery Health

June 25, 2025 7:00am 10 min

Disclaimer: This episode 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 episode, hosts Kerrin and ...

Elevator Parts in Marine Energy Tech, Transportation Data Sharing, and a Biomanufacturing Collab Helping To Scale Up Tech—Fast

June 11, 2025 7:00am 11 min

Disclaimer: This episode 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 episode of The NREL Podcas...

Improving Housing in Alaska, the Power of Quantum Computing, and Pairing Salt and Perovskites

May 28, 2025 7:00am 7 min

Disclaimer: This episode 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 episode of The NREL Podcas...

A Record-Breaking Year for Innovation and the Industry Growth Forum

May 14, 2025 7:00am 11 min

Disclaimer: This episode 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 episode, hosts Kerrin Jero...

A Researcher’s Career Journey, an Arizona High School’s Innovation, and a Scientist’s Mentorship Mentality

April 30, 2025 7:00am 8 min