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.

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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.

Hurricane Helene Leaves Electric Grid Damage in its Wake

Hurricane Helene Leaves Electric Grid Damage in its Wake

(Restoration efforts in Mercer County, West Virginia. Courtesy: Sophia Fasano) Damage from Hurricane Helene becomes more clear days after the storm struck the southeast U.S., leaving more than 1.1 million customers still without power as crews work in difficult and...

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Clean Energy Clips, Fall 2024

Clean Energy Clips, Fall 2024

Check out our Fall 2024 edition of Clean Energy Clips!This edition features the Directors Update, PNWH2 news, a funding opportunity through CCW, the BEACON project, and upcoming events to look out for. Have energy news to share? Send us your news links so we can share...

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RiverFest, our rivers, our life

RiverFest

RiverFest is a FREE, fun, and educational family event, featuring exhibitors, vendors, and entertainment to showcase all the benefits of the Federal Columbia River Power System and highlight the four lower Snake River dams including navigation, irrigation, recreation and power.


October 5, 2024

Columbia Park, Kennewick, WA

Clean Currents 2024

Clean Currents

Designed with industry input and driven by industry needs, proceeds from Clean Currents will fund NHA’s work to secure water power’s place as a climate-friendly, renewable, and reliable energy source that serves national environmental, energy, and economic policy objectives. 

View Registration Information for special rates.


October 7-10, 2024

Oregon Convention Center, Portland, WA

CEWD Workforce Development Summit, November 19-21 2024, Washington, DC

CEWD Workforce Development Summit

The annual Summit brings hundreds of industry professionals together for critical conversations and action-focused dialogues about developing a skilled, diverse energy workforce. Programming is for everyone whose role touches workforce development. 

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November 19-21, 2024
The Wharf, Washington, D.C.