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1. Federal Design-Build Projects Put Mission First (dbia.org) — A major federal case study highlights how NREL's Research and Innovation Laboratory in Golden was designed for long-term flexibility, mission focus, and future expansion. The piece explains how early collaboration, design-build methods, and smart preplanning at RAIL helped NREL handle COVID-era delays, plan for more lab space, and keep cutting-edge research in Golden running smoothly for decades to come.
2. IWT project among four selected for funding by DOE (northamericanmining.com) — Colorado School of Mines, just up the road from Golden, will partner on a four-year, $25 million "Mine of the Future" testbed led by Innovative Wireless Technologies. Backed largely by U.S. Department of Energy funding, the project will trial advanced wireless, automation, and safety technologies in mining while also creating hands-on training and certification opportunities for the next generation of mining professionals.
3. Michelin: 3 things to watch for as the Colorado 2026 guide is revealed (denverpost.com) — Golden diners could soon see their favorite local spots recognized as Michelin expands its Colorado restaurant guide beyond the original six cities. Inspectors will reveal new stars and recommendations Monday, and the article questions whether smaller, mom-and-pop places in suburbs like Golden will finally get attention instead of just high-end chef's counter restaurants.
4. Noria Energy launches single-axis tracker for floating solar applications (pv-magazine-usa.com) — Golden's Fairmount Reservoir played a key role in testing Noria Energy's new floating solar tracker, which aims to boost electricity generation on water-based solar projects. That 50 kW pilot helped prove the system's durability in real-world utility conditions, informing a commercial rollout that could influence future clean-energy projects in and around Golden.
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