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flag The Trump administration renamed Colorado’s NREL to National Laboratory of the Rockies, shifting focus from renewables to broader energy research.

flag The Trump administration has renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado, to the National Laboratory of the Rockies, removing "renewable" from its name. flag The change, effective December 1, 2025, reflects a shift toward broader energy research and aligns with the administration’s focus on fossil fuels and energy independence. flag The Department of Energy said the new name emphasizes the lab’s location and a wider mission in applied energy research. flag While core activities like solar and wind efficiency remain, the rebranding signals a strategic pivot away from renewable energy leadership, raising concerns about U.S. competitiveness in clean energy innovation.

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