Executive Energy Leadership Academy

The NREL Executive Energy Leadership Program is a fascinating look at renewable energy technology from seriously smart people. Not only do you get an inside look at NREL, but you have a front seat to all the advancements that researchers are working on to make the world a better place. Plus, the Energy Execs team make you feel welcome, ensures you have what you need, and constructs an agenda that makes the travel and time commitment very much worthwhile. Definitely apply for this program!"

Michael Rovito, Deputy Director, Alaska Power Association (Class of 2024)

NREL Energy Execs is a wonderful opportunity to learn about cutting-edge clean energy technology from leading researchers and technical experts. The program is designed to expand your knowledge but also challenge your assumptions, so come ready to learn from your peers and hear different approaches and perspectives for a more complete and rewarding learning experience."

Justin Leveque, Section Chief, Research and Emerging Issues, Colorado Public Utilities Commission (Class of 2022)

It was amazing to witness first-hand the remarkable research and groundbreaking projects at NREL. Engaging with world-renowned researchers and engineers, and gaining exclusive access to innovative laboratories, provided an unparalleled, eye-opening experience. The strategic partnerships they have forged also left a lasting impression on me. The NREL Energy Execs program felt like being handed the key to the future of energy, offering invaluable insights into the forthcoming advancements in renewable energy. This journey has been profoundly enlightening and inspiring, reinforcing my optimism for what lies ahead in the realm of sustainable innovation."

Kate Zettl, Director, Energy/Environmental Engineering, UPMC’s Center for Sustainability (Class of 2024)

This program gave me the push I needed to get more excited about the technology and more motivated to explore what is possible. And that will only serve to improve outcomes, of that I am certain."

Michael Peterson, Renewable Natural Gas Supply Development Lead, Shell (Class of 2022)

The Energy Execs program provided me with an insightful perspective into the vast range of work the team at NREL is pursuing, presented in an engaging format that I would not otherwise have had access to. I also particularly appreciate that my participation in the program served as a way to meet NREL staff—outside of the program—directly engaged in my line of work, offshore wind.

Omar Muneeruddin, Strategic Supply Chain and Logistics Manager, National Grid Ventures (Class of 2024)

This summit was nothing short of an exceptional opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge on advanced renewable energy technologies like wind power, bioenergy, energy systems integration and learn how to apply these innovations in the field at scale—showing how we turn out commitments into tangible and impactful action. Developing innovations at the speed and scale required to meet our decarbonization goals is no easy feat, but by learning about equity-centered renewable energy technology solutions, tools available to those in the clean energy space, and what's coming next from the leaders at NREL, I'm more confident than ever that we can succeed."

Claire Behar, Chief Commercial Officer, Hy Stor Energy (Class of 2022)