Release Date: June 9, 2008

NETL Releases Annual Accomplishments Report
Laboratory's Successes Maximize Energy Supplies, Protect the Environment, Lower Energy Costs

WASHINGTON, DC - The Office of Fossil Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), the research arm of the Department of Energy's fossil energy program, has released its annual Accomplishments Report showcasing research and technology successes during the past fiscal year.

All of the Laboratory's accomplishments help to maximize domestic energy supplies, protect the environment, and keep energy costs in check. The bulk of the accomplishments help in resolving the environmental, supply, and reliability constraints of producing and using fossil resources, while others involve energy efficiency and renewable energy.

The report also includes a section for successes in technology transfer and one for awards and recognition received in pursuit of the Laboratory's ultimate goal: successful commercialization of advanced technologies to benefit the American people.