March 4, 2014: New Energy Research Lab to be Built at PNNL
Facility Will House Work on Power Grid, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and More
RICHLAND, Wash. — Construction on a new energy research facility at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) campus will start this April. The project is valued at approximately $10 million. Research conducted there will address the smart grid, integration of renewable energy into the grid, reducing energy use in buildings, and more.
“This new facility is a sign of DOE’s and PNNL’s continued dedication to ensuring the nation has reliable access to clean, efficient energy,” said Mike Kluse, PNNL director. “This large, advanced research space will enable PNNL’s innovative scientists and engineers to deliver impactful science and technology to the nation.”