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PNNL Establishes a Center for Artificial Intelligence
The Center for AI @PNNL coordinates pioneering research of hundreds of scientists working on a range of projects focused on science, security, and energy resilience. The goal is to increase collaboration and focus, and a priority of the center is developing ways to...
Wind Career Map: a wind energy career mapping tool
Check out the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Career Map, an interactive mapping tool, to explore wind energy occupations, job descriptions across the industry, how to progress between careers, and to identify training needed. The career map covers many careers in...
Join the hydroelectric power community for a virtual event on Feb. 23
HYDRO+, a partner of HYDROVISION International, is a year-round community offering opportunities for power industry professionals, including virtual experiences, education sessions, peer-to-peer networking, vendor demonstrations, and matchmaking assistance between...
How one student kickstarted a career in clean energy
Thinking about a career as a clean energy scientist and developing solutions that could have a positive impact on the world, Vanessa Zambrano participated in the University of Washington Clean Energy Institute (CEI) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)...
Don’t let COVID-19 derail your plans after high school
Start planning your college or career pathway now! The Washington Student Achievement Council maps out steps and tools to start planning your education or training for a career in clean energy. Washington has many options and supports to help you get the education or...
State and national resources for clean energy jobs and innovation
See how the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in eastern Washington is partnering with academic institutions to support clean energy innovation and impact. PNNL Joint Institutes » Browse Jobs at PNNL » Clean Energy Jobs & Planning Find jobs,...
New Interim Director of Clean Energy Center of Excellence
Jake Fay, Dean of Instruction at Centralia College, recently announced Terry Cox as the new Interim Director for the Center of Excellence for Clean Energy. "Terry has an abundance of knowledge in the community college system, as well as an impressive history in...
BPA now hiring, apply by Jan. 23
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is now hiring Apprentice Linemen, Apprentice Electrician, and Apprentice Substation Operators. BPA has 22 apprentice jobs open, and these openings will close Jan. 23, 2021: Step-2 Apprentice Linemen Step-2 Apprentice Electricians...
Washington releases 2021 State Energy Strategy
The Washington State Department of Commerce released its Washington 2021 State Energy Strategy in December 2020. The strategy is designed to provide a roadmap for meeting the state's greenhouse gas emission limits. Enacted in 2020, the law commits Washington to limits...
WA State agencies adopt rules for clean electricity law
The Washington State Department of Commerce and Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) adopted administrative rules for implementation of the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA), the state law passed last year requiring an electricity supply free...