NREL researcher Craig Turchi soaks up the sunshine along the banks of the Gunnison River in Colorado. Turchi is the manager of the Thermal Energy Science and Technologies group in NREL's Center for Energy Conversion and Storage Systems. His love for nature led him to work in solar technologies after completing his Ph.D. in chemical engineering at North Carolina State University. At NREL, his work has focused on a range of issues in concentrating solar technologies, from systems analysis to reducing water use at concentrating solar power plants in desert environments. Photo from Craig Turchi

NREL Researcher Craig Turchi Brings Small Business Experience to Big Concentrating Solar Projects

Turchi’s Years at a Tech Startup Gave Him a Savvy Outlook on Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Systems Analysis and Innovation Honesty is the best policy, and from his early days at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Craig Turchi embraced that policy in his work as a chemical engineer in … [continued]

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California’s New Hydrogen Subsidy Sinkhole: 13 Cars, Millions Spent, Negative Impact

It’s always fascinating to watch public officials eagerly line up for ribbon-cutting ceremonies, gleaming scissors poised, ready to announce another shiny new clean-transportation initiative. The latest spectacle unfolded recently at UC Riverside in California to celebrate the launch of the Riverside Clean Air Carshare (RCAC) program, featuring a fleet of … [continued]

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For seasoned e-bike riders, The Lectric Garage in Phoenix, Arizona, offers more than just a showroom — it serves as a dynamic hub for the e-bike community. Located at 2311 W. Utopia Road, this Lectric eBikes facility provides hands-on experiences, exclusive deals, and dedicated support for e-bike enthusiasts.​ Experience Before … [continued]