Science and Technology News
NREL's news page includes up-to-the-minute news and information from the laboratory's major research and development areas, industry partners and related technologies. For news releases, visit the NREL news release page.
2008 News
December 9, 2008
Extra-High-Voltage Line from AEP Would Connect Wind-Rich Dakotas
American Electric Power is evaluating the feasibility of building a multi-state, extra-high-voltage transmission project across the Upper Midwest.
December 9, 2008
Colorado Study Confirms Low Grid Integration Costs for Wind
A new study released this week once again adds to the body of peer-reviewed literature confirming that the cost of integrating wind energy with the electric grid is quite low.
December 3, 2008
DOE to Award $14.55 Million for Advanced Vehicle Technologies
Ford Motor Company has received funds from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop an energy-efficient way to cool, heat, and ventilate cars. NREL will serve on Ford's project team.
