[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 147 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2005]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2002

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call attention to 
another achievement of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, based 
in Golden, Colorado. It is appropriate that on its 25th anniversary, 
the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has garnered yet 
another award recognizing its contributions to the development of clean 
energy technologies.
  In its December issue, Scientific American magazine has named NREL 
one of the Scientific American 50--the magazine's first list 
recognizing annual contributions to science and technology that provide 
a vision of a better future.
  NREL, along with Spectrolab Inc., was selected by the magazine for 
its work in increasing the efficiency of photovoltaic solar cells. 
NREL's research into multi-junction solar cells for more than a decade 
has led the way to ever more efficient cells, offering the potential of 
cheaper electricity from the sun.
  The magazine noted that all the recipients of the Scientific American 
50 have ``demonstrated clear, progressive views of what our 
technological future could be, as well as the leadership, knowledge and 
expertise essential to realizing those visions.''
  I continue to be proud of the tremendous contributions that the 
National Renewable Energy Laboratory has made--to Colorado, our 
country, and our world. Congratulations to all at NREL on this 
important award.

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