Clean Energy Excellence
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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News
Boise Airport Powered by 100% Clean Energy
The Boise Airport became 100% powered by renewable solar energy in the fall of 2024 after the city began buying solar energy from Black Mesa Energy solar project in Elmore County. (Courtesy of city of Boise) The Boise Airport became powered by 100% clean solar energy...
TVA and EPRI Complete Milestone Test of Renewable Diesel-Powered Turbine
Renewable diesel, right, is made from fats and oils such as vegetable oil and used cooking oil and dyed red to distinguish it from other fuels. It's processed to be chemically the same as petroleum diesel and meets the ASTM D975 specification for petroleum in the...
AI and Expanding Electrification Outpacing Energy Supply
Members of an energy-focused panel earlier this week at Tech Alliance's Policy Matters conference discussed the AI revolution and the need for round-the-clock power. Energy use is surging with power increasingly needed for data centers operated by tech giant...
Events
Fall 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
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November 13, 2024
Husky Union Building, UW Campus, Seattle, WA
JumpStart Contractor Reception
Join the King County Executive Climate Office for the Fall Contractor Reception and Open House! During this time of historic investment in clean energy through the Inflation Reduction Act, it is critical to build strong networks of skilled professionals deploying clean energy.
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November 14, 2024
Georgetown Ballroom
Seattle, WA
CEWD Workforce Development Summit
General Registration Ends Nov. 1st
November 19-21, 2024
The Wharf, Washington, D.C.