Clean Energy Excellence
The Center of Excellence for Clean Energy is a statewide 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.
EDUCATORS
Looking to add clean energy to your STEM, CTE or post-secondary curriculum? View our education resources to get started.
CAREERS & EDUCATION
Interested in exploring a career in clean energy? Learn about dozens of careers, search our job board, and find college programs to get started.
About the Center
The Center leads a coordinated, strategic approach to clean energy workforce development for the region and works with regional partners to: define energy efficiency jobs, establish skill standards and identify job classifications, and create a regional clearinghouse for energy efficiency job openings.
News & Events
Snohomish County PUD’s unique microgrid site to open
Grant funded by the state's Clean Energy Fund, the Snohomish County PUD microgrid site in Arlington, WA is currently undergoing testing and commissioning and scheduled to be fully operational in a few months. The Arlington Microgrid project is funded in part by a $3.5...
Washington State pilot project leads the way to produce clean hydrogen energy
The Douglas County Public Utility District in eastern Washington is making a $20 million investment in a new, clean energy business. Where an old apple orchard existed, a small portion of the electricity from the district's Wells Dam will be harnessed to make hydrogen...
Applications being accepted now for Clean Energy COE director
The Clean Energy COE is looking for a new leader! Applications are currently being accepted for the Director of the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy at Centralia College. The screening committee will begin priority review of applications on...
Clean Energy educational resources for K-12
The Clean Energy Wiki, hosted by the University of Washington Clean Energy Institute, offers teaching and learning resources for K-12 on solar energy and other topics related to clean energy. See Clean Energy Wiki.
Solar power continues to get cheaper
The price of electricity from solar panels continues to plummet and is one of the driving forces in the transition to clean energy. The Department of Energy is aiming to cut the price of utility-scale solar by more than half by 2030. Government policies and scientific...
National offshore wind goal to support 77,000 jobs
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm recently announced an ambitious new 30GW offshore wind deployment target by 2030. The national offshore wind goal is expected to support 77,000 jobs, power 10 million homes, and cut 78 million metric tons in carbon...