Transforming Energy: The NREL Podcast

NREL's Transforming Energy is a podcast that offers anyone interested in clean energy initiatives an inside look at the work being done at the lab.

The podcast's short, biweekly episodes cover NREL news stories, press releases, and features. Its monthly episodes dive deeper into the stories and people behind NREL's research. Find the latest episode below or check out the full list of episodes.

Check Out the Latest Episode

Find all episodes, as well as transcripts, on the Transforming Energy page on Buzzsprout.

In this episode, hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle dive into a banner year for innovation at NREL. Together, they explore the entrepreneurial side of energy technology, including:

NREL's record-breaking 294 invention disclosures and 46 patents in Fiscal Year 2024, which included an invention that began its journey more than a decade ago
The 30th anniversary of NREL's Industry Growth Forum, which broke attendance records with more than 1,000 participants and—with $5 billion in investment capital represented—marked a significant step in accelerating the commercialization of energy solutions.

Meet the Hosts

NREL Communications staff members Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle bring broadcast journalism experience to their podcast hosting roles.

Jeromin, who joined NREL in 2019, worked for more than a decade as a broadcast meteorologist in TV markets across the country, while Mankle was a TV sports anchor before coming to NREL in 2021.

Two people standing side by side in a dark room, smiling

NREL podcast hosts Taylor Mankle (left) and Kerrin Jeromin (right). Photo by Werner Slocum

When you listen to Transforming Energy, I think you'll be able to better connect with the work and those who make it possible.

Taylor Mankle, co-host, Transforming Energy: The NREL Podcast