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.

New Washington Law a Boost for Fusion Energy

New Washington Law a Boost for Fusion Energy

An employee at Zap Energy works on a fusion device. (Zap Photo) Late last week, Governor Inslee signed new legislation that clearly establishes fusion as a clean energy source. SHB 1924 also requires the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council and Department of Health...

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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 such as Columbia Basin salmon recovery and decarbonization of the energy system.

Tuesday, May 7

10am-5pm

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PNW Hydro Think Tank

Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2024

Join the Hydro Think Tank Competition and explore innovative solutions for sustainable hydropower. Compete in a team with 3-5 students for a chance to win cash prizes provided by the Hydropwer Foundation.

Apply now! 

Event takes place:

August 13-15, 2024
Rocky Reach Dam & Discovery Center
Wenatchee, WA

 

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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.Register now
April 11th, 9:00 am  3:00 pm