Clean Energy Excellence
The 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. 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.
News & Events
New DOE funding to reduce clean hydrogen costs, deliver cleaner air, more high-quality jobs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels
This week, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $60 million in funding to advance clean hydrogen technologies and improve the electric power grid. The funding includes: Nearly $42 million in funding for 22 projects in 14 states to advance critical...
CleanTech Innovation Showcase features keynote panel on Building Workforce for Clean Energy Adoption
The 2023 CleanTech Innovation Showcase on June 22 in Seattle will feature a keynote session on Building Workforce for Clean Energy Adoption, led by Lynne Varner, Associate Vice Chancellor, Chief of Staff, Washington State University Everett; Kevin Ly, Director of...
Building a skilled, diverse energy workforce
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is launching a career awareness campaign to familiarize career-ready adults, students, and their influencers about the range of opportunities in the energy sector. The Power Your Possibility, Fuel Your Future campaign...
Regional national labs evaluate the production of hydrogen at existing hydropower plants
The Idaho National Laboratory and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are teaming up with Idaho Power to evaluate hydrogen generation integrated with hydropower. They will evaluate the feasibility and advantages of producing hydrogen at existing hydropower plants....
Congratulations: NSF partners and awardees!
The Center is pleased to share the news! We will serve as a Collaborator Personnel, a member of the Advisory Board, of Portland State University’s NSF Regional Innovation Engine (NSF RIE) project; and we’re excited to celebrate our Eastern Washington industry awardees...
Washington State leading in clean energy transition, according to newly released 2023 Energy Report
The Washington State Department of Commerce just released its 2023 Biennial Report, documenting numerous accomplishments in the clean energy transition and climate policies. Among the accomplishments are: Implementing recommendations on clean electricity...