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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Solar Energy
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Electric Grid
National Transmission Planning Study
Energy Transmission
Electric Vehicles
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Interregional Transmission
Cost Savings
Energy Reliability
Energy Efficiency
Alaska
Climate Change
Puerto Rico
High-Voltage Direct Current
Electricity Demand

A podcast highlighting the latest research and news from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR).

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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 chains , thanks in part to a pa... more

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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 growing electricity demand whil... more

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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 technology that could save con... more

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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 capability designed to help dat... more

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Recent Guests

Kalen Rasmussen
Postdoctoral researcher at NLR
National Laboratory of the Rockies
Episode: Smarter Grids, Brain-Like Materials, and an Award-Winning Pitch for Battery Recycling
Molly Reddick
Communications lead for the Labs Alaska Campus and guest host
National Laboratory of the Rockies
Episode: Lab Notes: Alaska Heat Pumps and Workforce Development
John Winkler
Senior researcher at the National Laboratory of the Rockies, heat pump researcher
National Laboratory of the Rockies
Episode: Lab Notes: Alaska Heat Pumps and Workforce Development
Robin Thomas
Participant in the installation training program, homeowner interest in heat pumps
Private homeowner (participant)
Episode: Lab Notes: Alaska Heat Pumps and Workforce Development
Rich Music
HVAC contractor with decades of experience in Fairbanks
Independent HVAC contractor
Episode: Lab Notes: Alaska Heat Pumps and Workforce Development
Frederick Bedor
Senior chemist in NLR's bioenergy program
National Laboratory of the Rockies
Episode: University Partnerships, Self-Driving Laboratories, and Helping Airports Meet Growing Energy Demands
Joey Luther
Senior research fellow
National Laboratory of the Rockies
Episode: University Partnerships, Self-Driving Laboratories, and Helping Airports Meet Growing Energy Demands
Hilary Egan
NREL data scientist with a diverse career background
NREL
Episode: 3D Printing Metal for Ocean Energy Devices, Unlocking AI’s Potential, Early Career Spotlight
Jeriel Donizagüayo
Summer research intern working on hydrogen fuel research.
Universidad de Aranjamedes
Episode: An NREL Intern Takeover

Hosts

Kerrin Jeromin
Host/Co-host with roles spanning host and interview formats; frequently involved in energy research discussions.
Taylor Mankle
Co-host who guides discussions on lab research and industry applications; often leads segments and guest introductions.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • A Fantastic Education

    This is an indispensable glimpse into a critical and misunderstood subject. The hosts are affable, funny and informed and dedicated to educating listeners, leaves us wanting more. Keep up the good work!

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Energetic, accessible explanations of complex energy topics.

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Lab Notes: Agrivoltaics—Where Agriculture and Solar Production Meet
Q: How do you explain what agrivoltaics is to someone who's unfamiliar?
It is the practice of getting multiple mutual benefits between solar projects and land, such as growing crops or grazing animals underneath solar panels.
Lab Notes: How NREL Is Tackling the Plastics Problem—an Earth Day Special
Q: What is needed to solve this plastics problem?
Time and resources are essential for developing effective solutions, along with partnerships across various sectors to drive the change in the plastics economy.
Lab Notes: How NREL Is Tackling the Plastics Problem—an Earth Day Special
Q: Why should we, as a whole, care about plastics impacting and being a part of our landfills and environment?
Because plastics have environmental and human health impacts; they leak into the environment, causing lost opportunities to reuse those materials and greater greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is Peaks to Power about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A technically focused show spotlighting cutting-edge energy research and implementation from a major national lab network. Episodes cover battery advances, grid and transportation efficiency, marine and wave energy, AI-assisted health monitoring, and university tech transfer, with practical implications for industry, utilities, and government. The hosts frequently highlight collaborations between national labs, industry partners, and DOE, underscoring real-world impact, commercialization pathways, and safety or efficiency gains. A notable pattern is translating complex research into actionable insights for practitioners, policymakers, and engineers seeking to accelerate clean energy innovation.

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