Visiting NREL

Find details about your visit to the NREL campus and the Partner Forum event.

U.S. Citizens

NREL's security procedures require that you present U.S. government-issued photo identification (e.g., state driver's license, military ID, U.S. passport) upon check-in to receive your event badge.

Non-U.S. Citizens

All non-U.S. citizens (including Canadian citizens, permanent resident aliens, and resident aliens) are required to obtain advance approval and must submit a Foreign National Data Card. After registration, NREL staff will contact non-U.S. citizens with a copy of the necessary Foreign National Data Card (which will be sent digitally) and additional instructions.

Once pre-approved, you will receive an email confirmation. At the time of the event, please bring a valid passport and visa information. Visitors from countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program must bring their passport and visa stamp or I-94 card received from U.S. Customs upon entering the United States. Canadian citizens must provide their passport and a government-issued photo ID or birth certificate. A permanent resident of the United States must bring a permanent resident card along with a government-issued photo ID. These documents must be presented upon check-in to receive your event badge.

Last-minute substitutions or those registering after the deadline will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

Site Access

All participants may access the site Aug. 6–7. If you have questions about accessing NREL's campus, email NREL's Events team.

Parking and Check-In

The NREL address is 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, CO 80401. Note: If you use a mapping program such as Google Maps for directions, you will not be directed to the correct entrance.

Travel on Interstate 70 to Exit 263 and turn north at Denver West Boulevard. Travel a short distance to the intersection (light) at Denver West Parkway. Turn west and travel through the four-way stop intersection to the NREL campus entrance. Enter the NREL campus at the East Site Entrance Building. Proceed to the parking garage, entering the garage via the east entrance, and park on the fourth floor. You will then proceed to the Café, where your identification will be checked and you will receive an event badge. NREL hosts will meet you in the Café upon your arrival. For information about visiting our campus, see Golden Laboratories and Offices.

Event Attire

Business attire is preferred.

Meals

Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all attendees on Aug. 6. A complimentary off-site dinner will also be offered Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Buffalo Rose Event Center in downtown Golden. Continental breakfast will be provided on the morning of Aug. 7.

Tours

Campus tours, demos, and optional workshops may be organized. Additional information will be provided closer to the event.

Partner Networking Dinner

We hope to see you the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 6, for an off-site dinner at the Buffalo Rose Event Center in downtown Golden. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m.

On-Site Assistance

For assistance or questions during your visit, see an NREL volunteer (wearing an NREL badge) or a uniformed security officer.

Internet Access

Instructions for Wi-Fi access will be provided upon arrival.

Safety/Weather/Evacuation

In the unlikely event we encounter hazardous weather conditions during the event, a campuswide announcement will be made with safety information and instructions.

If you are in or near the Café, proceed to the food service area away from the windows. Security personnel assigned to the event will be available to assist should an emergency situation arise.

Pre-Event Questions

Contact the Partner Forum organizers with questions or requests.