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.

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.

FWEE Electricity Production Free Teacher Training & Kit

FWEE Electricity Production Free Teacher Training & Kit

Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, this elementary school virtual training is free! Curriculum introduces students to the future of clean energy to include modules with solar, wind and hydropower. This training is open to all elementary teachers in the...

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Perkins Coie Lunch Series: Battery Materials

Join CleanTech Alliance and listen to featured speaker Dr. Guang Yang, R&D staff scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Learn about a thin, flexible solid-state electrolyte developed at ORNL that could potentially double the energy storage capacity of Li batteries.

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February 12, 2025

Perkins Coie Seattle Office
Seattle, WA

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POWERGEN International

POWERGEN International® stands as the premier networking and business hub for power generation professionals and solution providers. Bringing together power producers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, OEMs, and large-scale energy users, it serves as a platform to explore innovative solutions amid the shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.

Regular Registration Ends 2/8/25

February 11-13, 2025

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Dallas, TX

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Securing the Supply Chain Summit- Building Resilience in the Supply Chain

This FREE event will be a filled with insightful discussions, practical workshops, and networking opportunities focused on security and building resilience in the supply chain, as well as highlighting the brand new Logisitics and Resilience Degree program being offered at Columbia Basin College.

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April 24, 2025
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA