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 NREL assists industry with biomass technologies of the future. NREL Biomass Partnership Development Team Leader John Ashworth pointing out a gauge reading on a fermentation seed tank at the Alternative Fuels User Facility.

Biomass conversion is as old as the first wood fires humans ever made—to cook food or maybe just to stay warm during a long, cold night. And like everything old, it's new again—and moving in some exciting new directions at NREL.    Full Story

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Solar
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Wind
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Biomass
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Geothermal
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Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
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Buildings
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Advanced Vehicles & Fuels
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Electric Infrastructure Systems
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Energy Analysis
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Basic Sciences

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News

NREL Theorist Recognized for Highest Citation Impact

October 5, 2004

NREL Selects Contractor for New Science & Technology Facility

September 24, 2004

NREL Praised for Sustainable Pollution Prevention Efforts

August 26, 2004

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NREL Industry Growth Forum

October 18-20, 2004
Orlando, FL

A Renewable Energy Future for Colorado

October 20, 2004
Golden, CO

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