NREL’s New Net-Zero-Energy Research Building Will Generate As Much Power As It Consumes In A Year

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is part of the Department of Energy (DOE) and is the only federal laboratory dedicated to developing, commercializing and deploying renewable energy. And to make that point, NREL is putting the the finishing touches on it’s own facility which will be the largest zero-energy office building in the nation. Built by Haselden Construction on schedule for the opening in August, the 220,000 square-foot facility will be home to the Research Support Facility (RSF) and it’s 800 plus employees in Golden, Colorado.

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Ice Storm

End of November 2007, Steve Hewitt is worried over rebuilding downtown with no money. A contractor meeting for the business incubator is held. The project will be a 9,300 square foot facility that will contain retail shops and professional services. And to initiate this going green project as quick as possible. Steve is hoping to get it out to bid, designed, and start construction in the spring, for completion in the summer. Before the storm Richard and Rhonda Engelken owned three commercial buildings, one rental house, four cars, and their own home. After the storm, all gone. Rhonda’s (more…)