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
New Pilot Project on U.S. Highway 52 Could Charge Your EV While You Drive
Professor John Haddock and graduate student Oscar Moncada examine a slab of concrete pavement they are testing to handle heavy truck loads with wireless power transfer technology installed below the surface. The machine behind them is designed to imitate those loads...
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...
U.S. Department of Energy Released a New Decarbonization Blueprint
Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Energy released a new comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from buildings by 90% by 2050. Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy by 2050: A National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector was developed in collaboration with...
Events
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
PNW Hydro Think Tank
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.
Event takes place:
August 13-15, 2024
Rocky Reach Dam & Discovery Center
Wenatchee, WA
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