Saving Energy and Money for Concrete and Cement Manufacturing, Power Line Utilities, and Hospital and Commercial Buildings

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...

Topics covered

• energy efficiency
• concrete technology
• cement manufacturing
• cost reduction
• durability
• research applications

Keywords

• energy savings
• concrete
• cement
• manufacturing
• durability
• cost-effective
• research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, National Laboratory of the Rockies, NREL

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