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The Pursuit of Zero-Emissions Street Sweepers in Seattle
The eSwingo 200+ electric compact sweeper. (SDOT Photo) As part of a pilot program and viability test, the Seattle Department of Transportation has deployed a fully electric compact bike lane sweeper. According to the manufacturer, the eSwingo200+ has an operating...
Wanda Reder Keynotes 7th Annual Summit
Wanda Reder, Chair of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE*) Smart Grid Taskforce and Vice President of Power Systems Services, S&C Electric Company in Chicago, will present Lighting the Way to a Smarter Grid as the keynote of the 7th Annual...
TransAlta awards kindergartners $2,500 college scholarships
TransAlta awarded $2,500 college scholarships to a winning classroom that participated in TransAlta's eco-challenge. Please see the following two PDF copies of the article which appeared in The Chronicle, May 22, 2012.transalta_scholarship and transaltaArticle2
Columbia Generating Station license extended until 2043
The Northwest's only nuclear plant has been approved to operate for an additional 20 years. The plant's license was due to expire in 2023 but will now be extended through Dec. 20, 2043. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission signed the relicensing documents Tuesday, May...
Line Superintendent Opening in Centralia
Centralia City Light in Centralia, Wash., is hiring a Line Superintendent. The position closes April 27. To apply, click here
Avista Accepting App’s for Pre-Apprenticeship
Avista Utilities in Spokane, WA, is accepting applications for a temporary pre-apprenticeship program. The application will be accepted through April 6, 2012. Click here for more information.
Registration Now Open for 2012 Summit
The 7th Annual Energy and Construction Best Practices Summit: Energizing America's Workforce for Tomorrow. Summit, Signature Crab Feed and Scholarship Auction, June 21. New this year: Pre-summit Educators Institute June 20. Post-summit Smart Grid Manufacturing...
Lewis County PUD Accepting App’s for Summer Intern Position
The Lewis County PUD is accepting applications for an Engineering Summer Intern position. The application deadline is 5 p.m., March 30. To be considered, the applicant must be enrolled in a community or four-year college which includes coursework in basic engineering...
Washington’s Largest Wind-Power Site Begins Generating Electricity
BELLEVUE, Wash. (Feb. 29, 2012) – Washington’s newest and largest wind farm – the Lower Snake River Wind Facility-Phase I – today began commercial operations, providing Puget Sound Energy’s 1.1 million electric customers with more renewable, emissions-free power. The...
Registration Open for Apprenticeship Education Conference
A joint United States – British Columbia event featuring innovative models, marketing techniques and incentives to engage and expand employers who use apprenticeship programs - Bellingham, Washington. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries – Office...