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.
News
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...
Congratulations Avista! One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies
Earlier this month, Avista was recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies. Ethisphere is a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, starting with a qualitative and quantitative assessment...
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...
Events
Enlighten Women's Forum
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.
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.
Register now
April 11th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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