Lesperance Contributes to National Academies of Sciences Report on Social Capital, Resilience
A report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee on Applied Research Topics for Hazard Mitigation and Resilience focuses on social capital and connectedness for resilience.
Energy Technologies Move Closer to Commercial Use
Federal and industry-matched funding will move 11 technologies closer to commercialization where they could one day help bolster U.S. competitiveness.
Tillou Sets Standard in ASHRAE Service
Michael Tillou, a senior buildings research engineer at PNNL, has been honored with an ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award.
U.S. Energy Labs Together Engineer New Grid
There’s a big energy challenge on our hands and the need for a solution is imminent.
Efficient Dehumidifier Makes Air Conditioning a Breeze
PNNL’s energy-efficient dehumidifier may reduce energy consumption by up to 50% in residential A/C systems and increase the range of electric vehicles by up to 75%. The system has been licensed to Montana Technologies.
Bringing Out the H-BEST in Buildings
The first customized resource of its kind, H-BEST analyzes the indoor environmental quality profile for buildings and helps its users identify the costs and benefits of improvements.
Magnetic Nanoparticles Pull Valuable Elements from Water Sources
Critical mineral extraction technology to be commercialized with business partner, Moselle Technologies.
Thinking Outside of the Box
When the COVID-19 pandemic halted all travel for in-person inspections, a team at PNNL knew they needed to find a way to perform assessments virtually. Their solution—a portable kit that could be shipped to locations.
DC Lighting and Building Microgrids: Opportunities and Recommendations
Supported by the U.S. DOE, PNNL conducted research to characterize the current state of DC lighting and building microgrid market and technologies.