Clean Energy Blog
Stay up to date on the latest news related to clean energy in our region and beyond.
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...
Startup Company Recurrent Aims to be Standard for Scoring Used EV Batteries
Recurrent, a Seattle-based startup, launched in 2020 and established itself as a leader in used EV battery analytics- providing scores for battery health on consumer sites such as Edmonds.com and Cars.com. The platform provides information for both shoppers and car...
Hydrogen Tax Credit Rules Up for Comment
In late December, the United States Treasury Department released the anticipated tax guidance for hydrogen production. The regulations for the 45V tax credit outline qualifications for a range of 60-cents to 3 dollars per kg of hydrogen produced. To claim the full...
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...
Experiences on a “Tesla Cannonball” from Tampa to Seattle
In a recent article, author Paul Fosse described his experiences in driving a Tesla from Tampa, Fl. to Seattle, Wa. including charging, autopilot, and full self-driving. With two drivers, they tested Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) and Navigate on Autopilot (NOA)- and...
NSF Supported Research Leads to Improved Solar Cell Stability
A National Science Foundation supported process developed by Rice University chemical and biomolecular engineer Aditya Mohite and collaborators at Northwestern University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Rennes has yielded 2D perovskite-based...
Engineering and IT Mix & Mingle Events at Tacoma Public Utilities
YOU'RE INVITED! If you are interested in pursuing Engineering or IT, we have two separate sets of opportunities to meet with professional staff from the City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities about their IT or Engineering careers.Whether you are a student enrolled...
Hydrogen-Hybrid Powered Engine: Caterpillar’s new C13D Platform
Caterpillar recently announced the launch of a three-year program to demonstrate a hydrogen-hybrid power solution using it's new C13D engine platform. Starting in early 2024, the project will demonstrate state-of-the-art control systems and electric-hybrid components...
Save the Date! Enlighten Women’s Forum: Energize Your Craft
A collaboration between The Washington State Construction Center of Excellence and the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy, this event will bring together women in the construction and energy trades to empower them in their careers, create valuable...
Solar Installers & Fire Officials Look for Compromises
Changes to Massechusetts fire code late last year have created frustration for solar installers, who are now working with fire officials on compromises to the rules. Included for the first time in the code are restrictions to the positioning of rooftop solar arrays-...