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November 2026
The Fast Lane: 3 Modern Inventions To Advance Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy has enormous potential. These three inventions could help the industry drill faster.
October 2026
Modeling Tool Can Help Developers Recycle Waste Heat
Updates to a building energy modeling tool enable city planners to evaluate energy distribution to save time and money.
September 2026
NLR Campus To Host US Department of Energy Geothermal Center of Excellence
DOE announced the establishment of a Geothermal Center of Excellence on NLR’s campus to help advance geothermal energy through collaboration, research, and innovation.
August 2026
Computing Facilities Can Save Big and Keep Cool by Looking Underground
A new national laboratory study finds that underground thermal energy storage can keep servers cool year round.
July 2026
NLR-Led Center Could Spur Industrial Adoption of New Membrane Technologies
Three national laboratories are merging expertise in designing, fabricating, and testing membranes to create a single pathway to launch new membrane technologies that could reduce energy demand and costs across a range of industries.
New Partnerships With State of Alaska and University of Alaska Fairbanks Expand on Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
NLR Laboratory Director Jud Virden signs partnership agreements at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference in Anchorage.
June 2026
Kolker, Digon Selected for Distinguished Oppenheimer Science and Energy Leadership Program
As fellows, NLR’s Amanda Kolker and David Digon are recognized as exceptional leaders in the national laboratory complex.
January 2026
From Airports to Elementary Schools, New Examples of Geothermal Heating and Cooling Sites Emerge
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Geothermal has published five new case studies on a variety of geothermal heating and cooling applications.
2025 US Geothermal Market Report Documents Industry Growth
National Laboratory of the Rockies analysis finds growth across geothermal sectors from technological advancements, investments, and new applications like data centers and grid support.
December 2025
New Report Illuminates Geothermal Cooling Potential in Hawaii
University of Hawaii at Manoa and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory teamed up to analyze feasibility of geothermal cooling technologies.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025