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Fun fact: The Earth's core is a scorching 11,000°F—that’s hotter than the surface of the sun! That heat has been harnessed as geothermal energy for billions of years, making it one of the oldest and most reliable energy sources in the world. Today, it’s powering entire communities, and heating homes and businesses, but we’re only tapping into a fraction of its potential! Recent innovations in geothermal technologies will help geothermal scale up to its full potential.

Heating your home during the colder months can be an expensive task. Luckily, there are plenty of simple ways to reduce the cost of keeping your home warm! Instead of running the heater all day, consider trying these weatherization techniques: 🔹 Apply caulk to any gaps in your windows to prevent cold air from seeping in 🔹 Use thermal curtains or plastic window film to add an extra layer of protection 🔹 Install foam gaskets behind outlet covers to block drafts 🔹 Add insulation, such as blow in or spray foam, to your attics to prevent heat loss. And there are so many more tricks to help with both heat and cold! Learn more on our website ➡️ https://bit.ly/461egia

How do we bring the ocean to the Rocky Mountains to help advance marine energy? Through our large-amplitude motion platform, or LAMP, which mimics the motion of the ocean! LAMP makes it possible for water power developers to see how their marine energy devices might perform in real ocean conditions. LAMP is just one component of NREL’s full suite of water power testing capabilities, all of which are available to help researchers bring their marine energy technologies closer to the deployment stage. https://bit.ly/4is8rj8

🌟 What makes the NREL IGF special? 400+promising energy startups to convene in Denver and build investor relationships, showcase innovative tech, and identify disruptive business solutions. Save your spot: https://bit.ly/3Zxq1us #NRELIGF #InnovateNREL

💡 Flip a switch, and the lights come on. But how? Behind every lightbulb is a massive, interconnected power grid that moves electricity from power plants to millions of homes and businesses. With thousands of power plants and millions of miles of power lines, the U.S. power grid has been called “the world’s largest machine." The best part? We're always working to improve it. 👉 Check out our video to see this incredible system in action!

No matter the season, NREL's Colorado campuses are always bustling with energy and beauty!

For a decade, the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) has helped startups bring energy innovations to market. Now, IN2 is expanding its impact—supporting industry and community leaders in overcoming barriers to implementing these technologies at scale. The first-ever Adoption Cohort brought together 10 organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to school districts, to tackle deployment challenges. With NREL’s expertise and IN2’s public-private support, participants developed tailored adoption playbooks, selected technologies, and analyzed their potential impact. The cohort culminated in a pitch competition, where participants presented strategies for implementing energy technologies in real-world settings. Winners received funding from Wells Fargo to launch pilot projects—advancing solutions that meet market needs. 🔗Learn more about how IN2 is bridging the gap between innovation and implementation: https://bit.ly/41mx89M

As the nation’s premiere energy innovation commercialization-acceleration event, the NREL Industry Growth Forum (IGF) aligns promising startups with venture capitalists looking for their next great investment. The event provides startups with a chance to meet with investors in 1-on-1 networking sessions. Learn more details and registration, https://bit.ly/3Zxq1us

From the ashes of the 2021 Marshall Fire, NREL Client and Infrastructure Services Manager Kevin Lombardo and his family constructed a home that’s not just resilient—but a model of futuristic design. With fire-resistant vents and passive design, the Lombardo family’s rebuild provides a fresh start that maximizes safety and helps to lower energy bills. Discover how Kevin's experiences at NREL helped him create a story of resilience in our latest article ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QxEAKk

Is it possible to keep the lights on during all periods of the year, including when the grid is most stressed? Interregional transmission is a potential solution. A study by NREL and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory assesses regulatory challenges and potential opportunities to help overcome barriers to interregional transmission development in the United States. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/40kqsZm