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NREL researchers point toward building energy efficiency instead of long-term storage

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An open-access paper on the work, “Optimal Strategies for a Cost-Effective and Reliable 100% Renewable Electrical Grid,” appears in the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy. The other zones encompassed the cities of New York, El Paso, and Denver. —Sammy Houssainy, co-author.

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NSF awards $55.5M to support 3 new Engineering Research Centers; one focused on power electronics

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The two other new ERCs are: Off-grid drinking water. NEWT will be led by Rice University in partnership with Arizona State University, the University of Texas at El Paso and Yale University. Nature-inspired soil engineering.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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He understands the trend away from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric-powered vehicles and realizes the tasks involved to decommission ICE infrastructure. Jonathan’s other professional experience includes working for local governments, start-ups, and institutions of higher learning in the El Paso-Las Cruces region.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

He understands the trend away from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric-powered vehicles and realizes the tasks involved to decommission ICE infrastructure. Jonathan’s other professional experience includes working for local governments, start-ups, and institutions of higher learning in the El Paso-Las Cruces region.

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NAMII awarding $9M to 15 additive manufacturing projects

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University of Texas - El Paso (Lockheed Martin; Northrop Grumman Corporation; rp+m, Inc.; ASM International; Miller/ITW; ThermoAnalytics, Inc.; and RTI International Metals). Stony Creek Labs (Grid Logic; Michigan Economic Development Corporation; MSC; Oakland University; and Raytheon Missile Systems).