Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) congratulates the National Wind Technology Center at the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), on the grand opening of its new dynamometer test facility.  This new facility will help engineers continue to more efficiently test the power systems of wind turbines.

Perlmutter said, "I am proud and in awe of the work being done by scientists and engineers at NREL as they continue setting the standard for excellence in renewable energy technology.  This new test facility will help ensure new alternative energy resources are brought to market and help promote growth for small and medium sized businesses throughout our area. New products that increase our energy independence while providing clean and fuel efficient technologies are essential to changing the way we power our nation and lower costs for all Coloradans. "

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