Clean Energy Excellence

The Center of Excellence for Clean Energy is a statewide and regional resource that represents the interests of the energy industry and our labor partners, within the Washington State Community and Technical College system. We exist to narrow the gap between employers’ demands for a highly skilled workforce and the colleges’ ability to supply work-ready graduates. We convene industry and labor to help drive workforce development initiatives — and coordinate community college resources after industry and labor set the direction.

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The energy industry — globally, nationally, and in Washington state — is in the midst of tremendous change. Significant growth in the renewable/clean energy sector has occurred in recent years and forecasts show that this trend will continue. Washington state is on the leading edge of new developments and emerging technologies, and the state is well positioned to accelerate the shift toward a clean energy economy to support state environmental and economic goals. The future growth in clean energy depends on a well-qualified workforce to design, build, operate, and maintain renewable energy plants and equipment.

Happy National Biodiesel Day!

Happy National Biodiesel Day!

Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL 32125 National Biodiesel Day is celebrated every year on March 18, the anniversary of Rudolf Diesel's birth. Rudolf was born in 1858 in Paris and is known as the father of the diesel engine. Before petroleum became the norm, he even ran...

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Energy Industry Workforce Growth and Challenges

Energy Industry Workforce Growth and Challenges

USEER 2023 In 2022, the energy workforce added nearly 300,000 jobs- the increase leading to more that 8.1 million jobs in the energy industry. According to the Department of Energy's 2023 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER), clean energy jobs grew 3.9% and...

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Enlighten Women's Forum

March 21, 2024

Registration is now closed. We look forward to seeing you!

Bringing together women in the construction and energy trades to empower them in their careers, create valuable connections with their peers, and foster leadership development in their field.

 

 

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Building the Future Energy Workforce

Meet the clean tech companies calling Moses Lake home, listen to expert panels, and take a tour of the labs at Big Bend Community College!

Join us for this free event with lunch provided. 

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April 11th, 9:00 am  3:00 pm

 

Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, May 7, 2024, The Grove Hotel, Boise, ID.

Clean & Affordable Energy Conference

Join the NW Energy Coalition in Boise for the Spring 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference!

Network with peers and hear from experts on pressing energy issues.

Tuesday, May 7