It took a while, but the headquarters of the National Energy Technology Laboratory has come up with a brief public explanation about what this branch of the U.S. Department of Energy is building at its Albany research center.
Demolition at NETL: What’s the plan?
Written February 4th, 2026 by Hasso Hering
Prompted by the demolition of a building at the campus of the National Energy Technology Lab, rumors are flying about what the U.S. Department of Energy has in mind for the Albany site.
Waiting for demolition? It’s ‘on hold’
Written January 8th, 2026 by Hasso Hering
In 2024, the government announced it planned to demolish Building 2 on the Albany campus of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). Now that we’re in 2026, how come the historic structure is still there?
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Tags: Building 2, demolition, NETL, Oregon Heritage, Tremont Hall, Woodward Hall
Tags: Building 2, demolition, NETL, Oregon Heritage, Tremont Hall, Woodward Hall
Trees come down at National Energy Lab
Written October 25th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
The leafy campus of the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Albany is a bit less so after a large poplar was cut down Friday afternoon.
Trump would close Albany lab
Written May 24th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
It was not unexpected, but the news is still a blow to Albany: The Trump Administration plans to close the Albany branch of the National Energy Technology Laboratory and transfer its work and equipment to Pittsburg, PA, or Morgantown, WV.
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How much U.S. invests in new Albany lab
The U.S. Department of Energy is investing a fair chunk of money in its latest addition to the Albany research center, and on Monday I learned just how much.
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