Trump Strikes ‘Renewable’ From National Renewable Energy Lab

The Trump administration has decided to rename the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to the National Laboratory of the Rockies, a move that reflects the administration's efforts to downplay the importance of renewable energy. This change is part of a broader trend of the administration re-characterizing federal entities associated with clean energy. The NREL, which is a leading research center for renewable energy technologies, has now had the word "Renewable" removed from its name. This decision is seen by some as an attempt to diminish the lab's focus on renewable energy research and development. The article suggests that this change is in line with the Trump administration's broader policy of shifting away from a emphasis on renewable energy towards a greater focus on traditional fossil fuels. However, the article does not provide any further details or context about the administration's specific motivations or the potential impact of this name change on the lab's operations or research priorities.