Clean Energy Excellence

The Pacific Northwest 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.

About Us
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.

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The energy industry — globally, nationally, and in Washington state — is in the midst of tremendous change. Significant growth in the renewable/clean energy sector has occurred in recent years and forecasts show that this trend will continue. Washington state is on the leading edge of new developments and emerging technologies, and the state is well positioned to accelerate the shift toward a clean energy economy to support state environmental and economic goals. The future growth in clean energy depends on a well-qualified workforce to design, build, operate, and maintain renewable energy plants and equipment.

Who We Serve

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Students

Discover detailed information about education and career pathways in energy.

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Educators

Explore educational resources and curriculum for home or the classroom.

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Industry

Resources such as reports, publications, and funding opportunities for all our partners.

News

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U.S. Now Has a Full Solar Supply Chain

U.S. Now Has a Full Solar Supply Chain

Photo by American Public Power Association on Unsplash According to new data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the United States is restoring domestic manufacturing of the entire solar supply chain. With a recent announcement of Corning's new ingot...

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Events

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event flier: CEWD Workforce Development Summit, Nov. 18-20, 2025, Washington, D.C., The Wharf

CEWD Workforce Development Summit

This year’s Summit, themed Powering People, is designed to fuel industry workforce development leaders and their work in cultivating and preparing future talent who will drive the energy sector forward. Prepare for three days of insightful sessions focused on partnerships, potential, and progress, all underpinned by a spirit of innovation.

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November 18-20, 2025
The Wharf
Washington, D.C.

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Fall 2025 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference

The NW Energy Coalition’s Fall Clean & Affordable Energy Conference returns on December 3 at Portland State University. Join utility leaders, policymakers, advocates, and energy experts from across the region to explore solutions for a reliable, equitable, and decarbonized energy future. 

Topics include extreme weather resilience, transmission planning, and meeting increasing energy demands in the region.

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December 3, 2025
Portland State University
Portland, OR

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TechAlliance Discovery Series: Inside the Miniature Sun: Building the Future of Fusion

Join TechAlliance at UW’s CoMotion Labs for an afternoon of good eats, great views, networking, and learning something new with Dr. Wendy Shaw!

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January 9, 2026
University of Washington: CoMotion
Seattle, WA