Stabilize and Optimize Coal Power: Program Portfolio Kick-off Meeting
Oct. 6-7, 2026

- Final Agenda (Updated 10/2/2026)
- Directions
- NETL Map
- Entrance Requirements
Hotel & Restaurant Information
- Hotel Block Information (Holiday Inn) – Oct. 5-8, 2026
- Available until Sept. 15, 2026
- Hotel Block Information (Marriott) – Oct. 5-8, 2026
- Available until Oct. 1, 2026
- Local Restaurants & Hotels
Attendees: A payment must be submitted no later than Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 to partake in group catering.
*DOE employees must pay by personal credit card if they wish to partake in the group catering.
**Registration fee will not be refunded after Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.
Laboratory Tour Requirement: Closed-toed shoes must be worn during the tour; this is a walking tour.
Prohibited Items
- Firearms or Other Weapons
- Explosives or Incendiary Devices
- Radioactive Sources
- Open Containers of Alcoholic Beverages
- Illegal Drugs
- Pets
Photography: is prohibited while on the NETL site, whether in outdoor or indoor spaces. An NETL photographer will be present during the events and photographs will be posted to the Lab’s Flickr account afterwards. We can share the link with you following the visit.
Any visitor coming to NETL MUST present a Real ID or Real ID-compliant identification. A passport, HSPD-12 PIV, DOD ID may be used as a Real ID-compliant identification. If the visitor does not have a Real ID or Real ID-compliant identification, they will be denied access.
Foreign Nationals Information: All Foreign Nationals must be processed and pass the required U.S. Department of Energy foreign national vetting process before gaining access to enter the NETL site.
- UPDATE: As of September 8, 2026, processing foreign nationals for our event is closed due to the paperwork needed that may take several weeks.
Electronic Device Policy
For the safety and security of the premises, NETL strictly prohibits the use of cameras and other recording devices. Taking photographs or videos inside the facility is not permitted. Only essential medical devices are permitted. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these policies, which help us maintain a secure environment for everyone. Thank you for your understanding.
For Technical Inquiries Contact:
Andrew Jones
Technology Manager
National Energy Technology Laboratory
U.S. Department of Energy
412-304-1265
Andrew.Jones@netl.doe.gov
For Event Related Inquiries Contact:
Karen Blaney - Event Coordinator
Events@netl.doe.gov



