Clean Energy Blog
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Ameresco and Snohomish PUD to Partner on a Battery Energy Storage System
Ameresco worked with Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to design and build two battery energy storage systems (BESS) on Newmarket – Tay Power Distribution Ltd’s distribution grid. Ameresco owns, operates, and maintains both facilities, with a...
Group14 and CustomCells Sign a $300M Multi-Year Contract to Supply Advanced Battery Materials
Earlier this week, Group 14 and CustomCells announced they have signed a multi-year supply agreement. The agreement is expected to exceed $300M and will enable CustomCells, a German battery pioneer, to procure SCC55 from Group14 to be used in their North American...
A Successful First Southwest Washington Energy/STEM Career Academy
18 high school students completed the first SWW Energy/STEM Career Academy hosted by the Center of Excellence and FWEE. Students spent 3 days immersed in the energy industry and learning about the many career opportunities available. Activities included a build your...
DOE Announces $900 Million In Funding for Next-Gen Nuclear Deployment
The Department of Energy (DOE) recently issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to fund up to $900 million to support U.S. deployments of Generation III+ small modular reactor (SMR) technologies. Nuclear power is our single largest source of carbon free electricity, directly...
$72.6 Million in Climate Commitment Act Funding for Communities Awarded
Gov. Jay Inslee (right), King County Wastewater Operations Manager Rebecca Singer, and King County Executive Dow Constantine speak at the Georgetown Wet Weather Treatment Station, which received CCA funding. (Photo credit: WA Dept. of Commerce) The Washington State...
Wind Turbine Recycling Startup Gains New Partner
Avangrid recently donated 300 pounds of decommissioned wind turbine blades to WindLoop to test recycling process (Credit: Avangrid) Avangrid, a sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, recently announced that it donated 300 pounds of...
First City in Washington to Implement Solar Permit Software
Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL 22168 Spokane has become the first city in Washington to launch a pilot project involving an online software platform for local governments to standardize, streamline, and automate the solar permitting process for residential...
Check Out the SBST Program at South Seattle College
The Sustainable Building Science Technology program at South Seattle College can help you take the next career step. The program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the built environment industry with an understanding of the intricate...
Tacoma Rail to Get $4.95M for Three Zero-Emission Locomotives
Courtesy of Tacoma Public Utilities According to a recent article by The News Tribune, Tacoma Rail is set to receive a $4.95M grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation to assist with the purchase three battery-electric locomotives and install...
Southwest Washington FWEE Energy/STEM Academy
Have you heard the news?We’re bringing a new 3-day summer academy to our county that allows students to explore the inside of a power generating dam and its powerhouse; the workings of a fish hatchery; and the new hydrogen/battery fueled mining truck operations of...