September 17, 2025 · 11 min · Season 1 · Episode 51
About this episode
This episode discusses research applications for improving energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness in concrete and cement manufacturing, power line utilities, and hospital and commercial buildings.
Disclaimer: This episode was produced when the laboratory operated as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The laboratory is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). In this episode, you’ll learn about three real-world research applications for a more reliable and cost-effective future: Experts convened at NREL to focus on deploying next-generation concrete and cement technologies to decrease our reliance on cement imports and increase durability. Artificial i...