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Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
The future of offshore and onshore wind power
The world's leading wind power experts were asked to predict what the industry will look like in 2035. The results from those surveyed indicate that wind power development projects will more frequently be paired with batteries or hydrogen production. Also, cost...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Making the West Coast a ‘floating wind technology capital of the world’
Floating wind turbines could solve the technological challenges that topographical features along the West Coast present, such as the deep drop in water depth along its continental shelves. The Department of the Interior announced this week that the Bureau of Ocean...
March winds make wind power the second largest source of electricity generation in one day
Wind first ranked as the second-largest source of U.S. electricity generation for an hour in late March 2021. On March 29, 2022, wind turbines in the Lower 48 states produced 2,017 gigawatthours (GWh) of electricity, making wind the second-largest source of electric...
Floating offshore wind industry becoming more competitive
As the offshore wind industry is becoming increasingly competitive, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is set to hold its first lease auctions for rights to develop waters off the Pacific Coast this fall. Interest in California offshore wind leases is...
Turning methane from Washington landfills into biofuels
Washington state aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and one way is to capture natural gas emissions at landfills and to use the methane for biofuels. State legislation to reduce emissions would require methane collection systems at large landfills. A capture...
Clean energy company to develop green portable energy generators, produce electro-fuels for Port of Tacoma
OCOchem Inc., a clean energy company in Tacoma, WA, was awarded $1.5 million to develop green portable energy generators and produce electro-fuels for use at the Port of Tacoma. The grant awarded is among the latest round of $8.5 million in state Clean Energy Fund...
Hydropower Foundation hosts Hydro Think Tank, August 16-18
The Hydropower Foundation is hosting a Hydro Think Tank™ on August 16-18, 2022, at Grand Coulee Dam. This competition is designed for students interested in a career in hydropower and provides hands-on experience, a behind-the-scenes look at a hydropower...
Banks adding EV charging stations and solar power
Chase bank said it plans to install electric vehicle charging stations at 50 of the bank's retail branches in the U.S. beginning this summer. It also said it plans to add on-site solar power generation to roughly 400 additional branches by the end of the year. The...
Washington’s STEM Transfer Partnership project, a Community College Research Initiative
The University of Washington's Community College Research Initiatives (CCRI) group recently announced the 10 partnerships that will be participating in the STEM Transfer Partnership project and community of practice in Washington state. Degree pathways or programs...
Women in Public Power: making the workforce more inclusive
At the recent Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Austin, Texas, on March 25-26, women in utility linework were showcased. "While women still comprise a very small percentage of lineworkers, the women who have previously and currently do this frontline work have paved...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
The future of offshore and onshore wind power
The world's leading wind power experts were asked to predict what the industry will look like in 2035. The results from those surveyed indicate that wind power development projects will more frequently be paired with batteries or hydrogen production. Also, cost...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Making the West Coast a ‘floating wind technology capital of the world’
Floating wind turbines could solve the technological challenges that topographical features along the West Coast present, such as the deep drop in water depth along its continental shelves. The Department of the Interior announced this week that the Bureau of Ocean...
March winds make wind power the second largest source of electricity generation in one day
Wind first ranked as the second-largest source of U.S. electricity generation for an hour in late March 2021. On March 29, 2022, wind turbines in the Lower 48 states produced 2,017 gigawatthours (GWh) of electricity, making wind the second-largest source of electric...
Floating offshore wind industry becoming more competitive
As the offshore wind industry is becoming increasingly competitive, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is set to hold its first lease auctions for rights to develop waters off the Pacific Coast this fall. Interest in California offshore wind leases is...
Turning methane from Washington landfills into biofuels
Washington state aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and one way is to capture natural gas emissions at landfills and to use the methane for biofuels. State legislation to reduce emissions would require methane collection systems at large landfills. A capture...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
The future of offshore and onshore wind power
The world's leading wind power experts were asked to predict what the industry will look like in 2035. The results from those surveyed indicate that wind power development projects will more frequently be paired with batteries or hydrogen production. Also, cost...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
Hydropower Foundation hosts Hydro Think Tank, August 16-18
The Hydropower Foundation is hosting a Hydro Think Tank™ on August 16-18, 2022, at Grand Coulee Dam. This competition is designed for students interested in a career in hydropower and provides hands-on experience, a behind-the-scenes look at a hydropower...
Women in Public Power: making the workforce more inclusive
At the recent Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Austin, Texas, on March 25-26, women in utility linework were showcased. "While women still comprise a very small percentage of lineworkers, the women who have previously and currently do this frontline work have paved...
Energy Careers 2022 virtual career fair, April 28
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a virtual career event on April 28, 2022. Energy Careers 2022 offers anyone interested in the energy industry a chance to gain insight into the range of energy sector job opportunities, benefits, next step...
FWEE Hydropower and STEM Career Academy, June 20-24
The Foundation for Water and Energy Education (FWEE) Hydropower and STEM Career Academy will be held June 20-24, 2022, at Chelan PUD's Rocky Reach Discovery Center in Wenatchee, WA. Secondary students will engage in a week of hands-on activities that combine STEM...
2022 HYDROVISION International, an in-person event, July 12-14
HYDROVISION International® will be an in-person event on July 12-14, 2022, in Denver, Colo. Exhibitors can book space now for the 2022 event. "Connecting the Global Community of Hydro Visionaries," the event draws attendees from 48 countries around the world: 82%...
What motivates energy professionals?
Reimagine what you think about energy careers and the incredible opportunities that exist! View Get Into Energy's video for information on solar, wind, hydro, EV infrastructure, energy storage, and more, including job opportunities with more traditional power and fuel...
Hydropower and the manufacturing industry recognized in Chelan County tour
[By Nevonne McDaniels, The Wenatchee World Staff Writer] Wenatchee Valley College and Liberty Orchards, home of Aplets & Cotlets candy confections in Cashmere, Wash., were recognized by the Association of Washington Business (AWB) as part of its cross-state bus...
Careers in Energy Week, Oct. 16-23
This week Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed Oct. 16-23, 2021, as Careers in Energy Week. Signed on Oct. 11, the proclamation states that "through collaboration, the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy, housed at Centralia College, will promote and...
EnergyCareers 2021: a virtual career event Oct. 20
EnergyCareers 2021, a national, virtual career fair, will be held on October 20, 2021. The free event is for jobseekers considering a career in energy and anyone wanting to learn more about future opportunities. EnergyCareers 2021 will showcase careers in energy for...
Public Power Week: Oct. 3-9
Public power utilities across the U.S. celebrate an annual "Public Power Week" the first week of October. The event helps customers and stakeholders engage with their community-owned utility and benefit from its offerings. The American Public Power Association...
HYDRO+ Series: A new virtual energy community
HYDRO+ Series is a new platform that provides a virtual community for energy solutions, education, and networking. Hosted by HYDROVISION International and Hydro Review, it brings timely and informative content year-round. The free, monthly series of virtual events...
Washington State Solar Summit, Oct. 22
The 2021 Washington State Solar Summit, hosted by Solar Washington, takes place October 22, 2021, at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Lynnwood, WA. The hybrid conference will be in-person with an option to attend virtually, and includes the exhibition and reception....
Get ready for HYDROVISION International, Sept. 21-23, in Spokane!
Prepare now to attend HYDROVISION International, this year's event is close to home in Spokane! There will be a Live Event and a Virtual Event. Get all the details here: www.hydroevent.com Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hydrovisionintl
Energyshed: Geography + Power Supply + Consumption
Your electricity could come from as far away as another state. Many communities are investigating how to reuse and capture more locally derived water to improve efficiency, decrease their dependence on water transported from long distances, and use less. The Office of...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
Hydropower Foundation hosts Hydro Think Tank, August 16-18
The Hydropower Foundation is hosting a Hydro Think Tank™ on August 16-18, 2022, at Grand Coulee Dam. This competition is designed for students interested in a career in hydropower and provides hands-on experience, a behind-the-scenes look at a hydropower...
Women in Public Power: making the workforce more inclusive
At the recent Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Austin, Texas, on March 25-26, women in utility linework were showcased. "While women still comprise a very small percentage of lineworkers, the women who have previously and currently do this frontline work have paved...
Energy Careers 2022 virtual career fair, April 28
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a virtual career event on April 28, 2022. Energy Careers 2022 offers anyone interested in the energy industry a chance to gain insight into the range of energy sector job opportunities, benefits, next step...
FWEE Hydropower and STEM Career Academy, June 20-24
The Foundation for Water and Energy Education (FWEE) Hydropower and STEM Career Academy will be held June 20-24, 2022, at Chelan PUD's Rocky Reach Discovery Center in Wenatchee, WA. Secondary students will engage in a week of hands-on activities that combine STEM...
2022 HYDROVISION International, an in-person event, July 12-14
HYDROVISION International® will be an in-person event on July 12-14, 2022, in Denver, Colo. Exhibitors can book space now for the 2022 event. "Connecting the Global Community of Hydro Visionaries," the event draws attendees from 48 countries around the world: 82%...
What motivates energy professionals?
Reimagine what you think about energy careers and the incredible opportunities that exist! View Get Into Energy's video for information on solar, wind, hydro, EV infrastructure, energy storage, and more, including job opportunities with more traditional power and fuel...
Hydropower and the manufacturing industry recognized in Chelan County tour
[By Nevonne McDaniels, The Wenatchee World Staff Writer] Wenatchee Valley College and Liberty Orchards, home of Aplets & Cotlets candy confections in Cashmere, Wash., were recognized by the Association of Washington Business (AWB) as part of its cross-state bus...
Careers in Energy Week, Oct. 16-23
This week Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed Oct. 16-23, 2021, as Careers in Energy Week. Signed on Oct. 11, the proclamation states that "through collaboration, the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy, housed at Centralia College, will promote and...
EnergyCareers 2021: a virtual career event Oct. 20
EnergyCareers 2021, a national, virtual career fair, will be held on October 20, 2021. The free event is for jobseekers considering a career in energy and anyone wanting to learn more about future opportunities. EnergyCareers 2021 will showcase careers in energy for...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
Hydropower Foundation hosts Hydro Think Tank, August 16-18
The Hydropower Foundation is hosting a Hydro Think Tank™ on August 16-18, 2022, at Grand Coulee Dam. This competition is designed for students interested in a career in hydropower and provides hands-on experience, a behind-the-scenes look at a hydropower...
Women in Public Power: making the workforce more inclusive
At the recent Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Austin, Texas, on March 25-26, women in utility linework were showcased. "While women still comprise a very small percentage of lineworkers, the women who have previously and currently do this frontline work have paved...
Energy Careers 2022 virtual career fair, April 28
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a virtual career event on April 28, 2022. Energy Careers 2022 offers anyone interested in the energy industry a chance to gain insight into the range of energy sector job opportunities, benefits, next step...
FWEE Hydropower and STEM Career Academy, June 20-24
The Foundation for Water and Energy Education (FWEE) Hydropower and STEM Career Academy will be held June 20-24, 2022, at Chelan PUD's Rocky Reach Discovery Center in Wenatchee, WA. Secondary students will engage in a week of hands-on activities that combine STEM...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
The future of offshore and onshore wind power
The world's leading wind power experts were asked to predict what the industry will look like in 2035. The results from those surveyed indicate that wind power development projects will more frequently be paired with batteries or hydrogen production. Also, cost...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Making the West Coast a ‘floating wind technology capital of the world’
Floating wind turbines could solve the technological challenges that topographical features along the West Coast present, such as the deep drop in water depth along its continental shelves. The Department of the Interior announced this week that the Bureau of Ocean...
Floating offshore wind industry becoming more competitive
As the offshore wind industry is becoming increasingly competitive, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is set to hold its first lease auctions for rights to develop waters off the Pacific Coast this fall. Interest in California offshore wind leases is...
Turning methane from Washington landfills into biofuels
Washington state aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and one way is to capture natural gas emissions at landfills and to use the methane for biofuels. State legislation to reduce emissions would require methane collection systems at large landfills. A capture...
Clean energy company to develop green portable energy generators, produce electro-fuels for Port of Tacoma
OCOchem Inc., a clean energy company in Tacoma, WA, was awarded $1.5 million to develop green portable energy generators and produce electro-fuels for use at the Port of Tacoma. The grant awarded is among the latest round of $8.5 million in state Clean Energy Fund...
Hydropower Foundation hosts Hydro Think Tank, August 16-18
The Hydropower Foundation is hosting a Hydro Think Tank™ on August 16-18, 2022, at Grand Coulee Dam. This competition is designed for students interested in a career in hydropower and provides hands-on experience, a behind-the-scenes look at a hydropower...
Banks adding EV charging stations and solar power
Chase bank said it plans to install electric vehicle charging stations at 50 of the bank's retail branches in the U.S. beginning this summer. It also said it plans to add on-site solar power generation to roughly 400 additional branches by the end of the year. The...
Washington’s STEM Transfer Partnership project, a Community College Research Initiative
The University of Washington's Community College Research Initiatives (CCRI) group recently announced the 10 partnerships that will be participating in the STEM Transfer Partnership project and community of practice in Washington state. Degree pathways or programs...
Women in Public Power: making the workforce more inclusive
At the recent Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Austin, Texas, on March 25-26, women in utility linework were showcased. "While women still comprise a very small percentage of lineworkers, the women who have previously and currently do this frontline work have paved...
Energy Careers 2022 virtual career fair, April 28
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a virtual career event on April 28, 2022. Energy Careers 2022 offers anyone interested in the energy industry a chance to gain insight into the range of energy sector job opportunities, benefits, next step...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
The future of offshore and onshore wind power
The world's leading wind power experts were asked to predict what the industry will look like in 2035. The results from those surveyed indicate that wind power development projects will more frequently be paired with batteries or hydrogen production. Also, cost...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Making the West Coast a ‘floating wind technology capital of the world’
Floating wind turbines could solve the technological challenges that topographical features along the West Coast present, such as the deep drop in water depth along its continental shelves. The Department of the Interior announced this week that the Bureau of Ocean...
Floating offshore wind industry becoming more competitive
As the offshore wind industry is becoming increasingly competitive, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is set to hold its first lease auctions for rights to develop waters off the Pacific Coast this fall. Interest in California offshore wind leases is...
Turning methane from Washington landfills into biofuels
Washington state aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and one way is to capture natural gas emissions at landfills and to use the methane for biofuels. State legislation to reduce emissions would require methane collection systems at large landfills. A capture...
Clean energy company to develop green portable energy generators, produce electro-fuels for Port of Tacoma
OCOchem Inc., a clean energy company in Tacoma, WA, was awarded $1.5 million to develop green portable energy generators and produce electro-fuels for use at the Port of Tacoma. The grant awarded is among the latest round of $8.5 million in state Clean Energy Fund...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
The future of offshore and onshore wind power
The world's leading wind power experts were asked to predict what the industry will look like in 2035. The results from those surveyed indicate that wind power development projects will more frequently be paired with batteries or hydrogen production. Also, cost...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Hydropower Foundation hosts Hydro Think Tank, August 16-18
The Hydropower Foundation is hosting a Hydro Think Tank™ on August 16-18, 2022, at Grand Coulee Dam. This competition is designed for students interested in a career in hydropower and provides hands-on experience, a behind-the-scenes look at a hydropower...
Washington’s STEM Transfer Partnership project, a Community College Research Initiative
The University of Washington's Community College Research Initiatives (CCRI) group recently announced the 10 partnerships that will be participating in the STEM Transfer Partnership project and community of practice in Washington state. Degree pathways or programs...
FWEE Hydropower and STEM Career Academy, June 20-24
The Foundation for Water and Energy Education (FWEE) Hydropower and STEM Career Academy will be held June 20-24, 2022, at Chelan PUD's Rocky Reach Discovery Center in Wenatchee, WA. Secondary students will engage in a week of hands-on activities that combine STEM...
PNNL onsite and remote internships offered in Summer 2022
Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) is offering Community College Internships. The Summer 2022 internship application is now open, and applications are due Jan. 12, 2022. Fall 2022 applications are due May 26, 2022. The PNNL Summer 2022 internship dates are: May 24...
Columbia Basin College students to access ‘Pathways to Hanford’ for jobs and internships
The Hanford Mission Integration Solutions has donated to the Columbia Basin College (CBC) Foundation to help launch a partnership to help CBC students find internships and jobs at the Hanford site in Richland, Wash. In January 2022, CBC Career Services will partner...
Clean Energy COE awarded Career Connect Washington grant
The Clean Energy Center of Excellence has been awarded a Career Connect Washington (CCW) grant, "Clean Tech Alliance in partnership with Center of Excellence for Clean Energy: Clean Tech/Energy Sector." The Clean Energy COE is among CCW's Sector Intermediary November...
Bonneville Power apprenticeships open in January 2022
The Clean Energy Center of Excellence has received advance notice of apprenticeships opening in January 2022. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) will be hiring up to 30 apprentices: 10 linemen apprentices, 10 electrician apprentices, and 10 operator/substation...
DOE’s Entrepreneurship Program to accelerate commercialization of clean energy technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the latest expansion of its Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program to accelerate the commercialization of clean energy technologies. The program aims to help clean energy innovators move breakthrough ideas from the lab to...
CEI Graduate Fellowship leads to Clean Energy Bridge to Research
The University of Washington Clean Energy Institute Graduate Fellowship serves as a springboard to many successful careers. CEI Graduate Fellow Shua Sanchez moved to the Pacific Northwest for graduate work at the University of Washington. On Sanchez’s recommendation,...
What motivates energy professionals?
Reimagine what you think about energy careers and the incredible opportunities that exist! View Get Into Energy's video for information on solar, wind, hydro, EV infrastructure, energy storage, and more, including job opportunities with more traditional power and fuel...
Careers in Energy Week, Oct. 16-23
This week Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed Oct. 16-23, 2021, as Careers in Energy Week. Signed on Oct. 11, the proclamation states that "through collaboration, the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy, housed at Centralia College, will promote and...
HYDRO+ Series: A new virtual energy community
HYDRO+ Series is a new platform that provides a virtual community for energy solutions, education, and networking. Hosted by HYDROVISION International and Hydro Review, it brings timely and informative content year-round. The free, monthly series of virtual events...
Jobs & internships at DOE national labs
The Department of Energy's National Laboratories offer jobs, internships and fellowships to talented individuals. Many also have educational resources from community outreach programs to online learning modules. Find jobs, internships and educational opportunities at...
Center for Advanced Energy Studies: Collaboration, innovation, impact
CAES is founded on three pillars: research, education, and innovation. The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) is a consortium consisting of the Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Idaho's public research universities: Boise State...
Get ready for HYDROVISION International, Sept. 21-23, in Spokane!
Prepare now to attend HYDROVISION International, this year's event is close to home in Spokane! There will be a Live Event and a Virtual Event. Get all the details here: www.hydroevent.com Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hydrovisionintl
Hydropower Foundation hosts Hydro Think Tank, August 16-18
The Hydropower Foundation is hosting a Hydro Think Tank™ on August 16-18, 2022, at Grand Coulee Dam. This competition is designed for students interested in a career in hydropower and provides hands-on experience, a behind-the-scenes look at a hydropower...
Washington’s STEM Transfer Partnership project, a Community College Research Initiative
The University of Washington's Community College Research Initiatives (CCRI) group recently announced the 10 partnerships that will be participating in the STEM Transfer Partnership project and community of practice in Washington state. Degree pathways or programs...
FWEE Hydropower and STEM Career Academy, June 20-24
The Foundation for Water and Energy Education (FWEE) Hydropower and STEM Career Academy will be held June 20-24, 2022, at Chelan PUD's Rocky Reach Discovery Center in Wenatchee, WA. Secondary students will engage in a week of hands-on activities that combine STEM...
PNNL onsite and remote internships offered in Summer 2022
Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) is offering Community College Internships. The Summer 2022 internship application is now open, and applications are due Jan. 12, 2022. Fall 2022 applications are due May 26, 2022. The PNNL Summer 2022 internship dates are: May 24...
Columbia Basin College students to access ‘Pathways to Hanford’ for jobs and internships
The Hanford Mission Integration Solutions has donated to the Columbia Basin College (CBC) Foundation to help launch a partnership to help CBC students find internships and jobs at the Hanford site in Richland, Wash. In January 2022, CBC Career Services will partner...
Clean Energy COE awarded Career Connect Washington grant
The Clean Energy Center of Excellence has been awarded a Career Connect Washington (CCW) grant, "Clean Tech Alliance in partnership with Center of Excellence for Clean Energy: Clean Tech/Energy Sector." The Clean Energy COE is among CCW's Sector Intermediary November...
Bonneville Power apprenticeships open in January 2022
The Clean Energy Center of Excellence has received advance notice of apprenticeships opening in January 2022. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) will be hiring up to 30 apprentices: 10 linemen apprentices, 10 electrician apprentices, and 10 operator/substation...
DOE’s Entrepreneurship Program to accelerate commercialization of clean energy technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the latest expansion of its Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program to accelerate the commercialization of clean energy technologies. The program aims to help clean energy innovators move breakthrough ideas from the lab to...
CEI Graduate Fellowship leads to Clean Energy Bridge to Research
The University of Washington Clean Energy Institute Graduate Fellowship serves as a springboard to many successful careers. CEI Graduate Fellow Shua Sanchez moved to the Pacific Northwest for graduate work at the University of Washington. On Sanchez’s recommendation,...
What motivates energy professionals?
Reimagine what you think about energy careers and the incredible opportunities that exist! View Get Into Energy's video for information on solar, wind, hydro, EV infrastructure, energy storage, and more, including job opportunities with more traditional power and fuel...
Hydropower Foundation hosts Hydro Think Tank, August 16-18
The Hydropower Foundation is hosting a Hydro Think Tank™ on August 16-18, 2022, at Grand Coulee Dam. This competition is designed for students interested in a career in hydropower and provides hands-on experience, a behind-the-scenes look at a hydropower...
Washington’s STEM Transfer Partnership project, a Community College Research Initiative
The University of Washington's Community College Research Initiatives (CCRI) group recently announced the 10 partnerships that will be participating in the STEM Transfer Partnership project and community of practice in Washington state. Degree pathways or programs...
FWEE Hydropower and STEM Career Academy, June 20-24
The Foundation for Water and Energy Education (FWEE) Hydropower and STEM Career Academy will be held June 20-24, 2022, at Chelan PUD's Rocky Reach Discovery Center in Wenatchee, WA. Secondary students will engage in a week of hands-on activities that combine STEM...
PNNL onsite and remote internships offered in Summer 2022
Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) is offering Community College Internships. The Summer 2022 internship application is now open, and applications are due Jan. 12, 2022. Fall 2022 applications are due May 26, 2022. The PNNL Summer 2022 internship dates are: May 24...
Columbia Basin College students to access ‘Pathways to Hanford’ for jobs and internships
The Hanford Mission Integration Solutions has donated to the Columbia Basin College (CBC) Foundation to help launch a partnership to help CBC students find internships and jobs at the Hanford site in Richland, Wash. In January 2022, CBC Career Services will partner...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
Women in Public Power: making the workforce more inclusive
At the recent Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Austin, Texas, on March 25-26, women in utility linework were showcased. "While women still comprise a very small percentage of lineworkers, the women who have previously and currently do this frontline work have paved...
Energy Careers 2022 virtual career fair, April 28
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a virtual career event on April 28, 2022. Energy Careers 2022 offers anyone interested in the energy industry a chance to gain insight into the range of energy sector job opportunities, benefits, next step...
PNNL onsite and remote internships offered in Summer 2022
Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) is offering Community College Internships. The Summer 2022 internship application is now open, and applications are due Jan. 12, 2022. Fall 2022 applications are due May 26, 2022. The PNNL Summer 2022 internship dates are: May 24...
Columbia Basin College students to access ‘Pathways to Hanford’ for jobs and internships
The Hanford Mission Integration Solutions has donated to the Columbia Basin College (CBC) Foundation to help launch a partnership to help CBC students find internships and jobs at the Hanford site in Richland, Wash. In January 2022, CBC Career Services will partner...
Bonneville Power apprenticeships open in January 2022
The Clean Energy Center of Excellence has received advance notice of apprenticeships opening in January 2022. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) will be hiring up to 30 apprentices: 10 linemen apprentices, 10 electrician apprentices, and 10 operator/substation...
Meet a new generation of wind technicians
Get Into Energy features profiles in the up-and-coming generation of wind technicians. View more videos: GetIntoEnergy Videos
Women in energy: driving innovation
More women are embracing energy jobs, helping to drive innovation at their companies. Opportunities for women to fill powerful roles in a male-dominated industry are growing. Find out how some women were empowered to enter the energy industry and forge a successful...
Careers in Energy Week, Oct. 16-23
This week Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed Oct. 16-23, 2021, as Careers in Energy Week. Signed on Oct. 11, the proclamation states that "through collaboration, the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy, housed at Centralia College, will promote and...
EnergyCareers 2021: a virtual career event Oct. 20
EnergyCareers 2021, a national, virtual career fair, will be held on October 20, 2021. The free event is for jobseekers considering a career in energy and anyone wanting to learn more about future opportunities. EnergyCareers 2021 will showcase careers in energy for...
Jobs & internships at DOE national labs
The Department of Energy's National Laboratories offer jobs, internships and fellowships to talented individuals. Many also have educational resources from community outreach programs to online learning modules. Find jobs, internships and educational opportunities at...
Find public utility jobs at APPA’s Career Center
The American Public Power Association's Career Center posts jobs at public utilities, searchable by location, skill level, required education, and profession or area of interest. Check out the current listing for jobs at Washington public utility companies:...
Public Power Jobs
The American Public Power Association (APPA) is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. Visit the APPA Career Center for job listings and employers hiring. Learn more: www.publicpower.org
Clean energy jobs at renewable energy companies
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) posts jobs at ACP and throughout the clean energy industry, connecting companies with experienced, capable professionals who want to use their expertise to advance business, technology, and the industry. ACP is a federation...
Solar Career Map: a solar energy career mapping tool
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council provides an interactive mapping tool for careers in solar energy. The Solar Career Map explores 40 of the many careers that can be found within the solar energy industry, in areas such as Project Development, System Design,...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
Women in Public Power: making the workforce more inclusive
At the recent Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Austin, Texas, on March 25-26, women in utility linework were showcased. "While women still comprise a very small percentage of lineworkers, the women who have previously and currently do this frontline work have paved...
Energy Careers 2022 virtual career fair, April 28
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a virtual career event on April 28, 2022. Energy Careers 2022 offers anyone interested in the energy industry a chance to gain insight into the range of energy sector job opportunities, benefits, next step...
PNNL onsite and remote internships offered in Summer 2022
Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) is offering Community College Internships. The Summer 2022 internship application is now open, and applications are due Jan. 12, 2022. Fall 2022 applications are due May 26, 2022. The PNNL Summer 2022 internship dates are: May 24...
Columbia Basin College students to access ‘Pathways to Hanford’ for jobs and internships
The Hanford Mission Integration Solutions has donated to the Columbia Basin College (CBC) Foundation to help launch a partnership to help CBC students find internships and jobs at the Hanford site in Richland, Wash. In January 2022, CBC Career Services will partner...
Bonneville Power apprenticeships open in January 2022
The Clean Energy Center of Excellence has received advance notice of apprenticeships opening in January 2022. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) will be hiring up to 30 apprentices: 10 linemen apprentices, 10 electrician apprentices, and 10 operator/substation...
Meet a new generation of wind technicians
Get Into Energy features profiles in the up-and-coming generation of wind technicians. View more videos: GetIntoEnergy Videos
Women in energy: driving innovation
More women are embracing energy jobs, helping to drive innovation at their companies. Opportunities for women to fill powerful roles in a male-dominated industry are growing. Find out how some women were empowered to enter the energy industry and forge a successful...
Careers in Energy Week, Oct. 16-23
This week Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed Oct. 16-23, 2021, as Careers in Energy Week. Signed on Oct. 11, the proclamation states that "through collaboration, the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy, housed at Centralia College, will promote and...
EnergyCareers 2021: a virtual career event Oct. 20
EnergyCareers 2021, a national, virtual career fair, will be held on October 20, 2021. The free event is for jobseekers considering a career in energy and anyone wanting to learn more about future opportunities. EnergyCareers 2021 will showcase careers in energy for...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
Women in Public Power: making the workforce more inclusive
At the recent Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Austin, Texas, on March 25-26, women in utility linework were showcased. "While women still comprise a very small percentage of lineworkers, the women who have previously and currently do this frontline work have paved...
Energy Careers 2022 virtual career fair, April 28
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a virtual career event on April 28, 2022. Energy Careers 2022 offers anyone interested in the energy industry a chance to gain insight into the range of energy sector job opportunities, benefits, next step...
PNNL onsite and remote internships offered in Summer 2022
Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) is offering Community College Internships. The Summer 2022 internship application is now open, and applications are due Jan. 12, 2022. Fall 2022 applications are due May 26, 2022. The PNNL Summer 2022 internship dates are: May 24...
Columbia Basin College students to access ‘Pathways to Hanford’ for jobs and internships
The Hanford Mission Integration Solutions has donated to the Columbia Basin College (CBC) Foundation to help launch a partnership to help CBC students find internships and jobs at the Hanford site in Richland, Wash. In January 2022, CBC Career Services will partner...
Hydropower Foundation hosts Hydro Think Tank, August 16-18
The Hydropower Foundation is hosting a Hydro Think Tank™ on August 16-18, 2022, at Grand Coulee Dam. This competition is designed for students interested in a career in hydropower and provides hands-on experience, a behind-the-scenes look at a hydropower...
TransAlta plans battery energy storage facility
TransAlta has asked for approval to build a 180 MW/360 MWh battery energy storage system on land that is part of the Ghost Hydro-electric facility near Cochrane, Alberta. The utility said it plans a two-phase approach to construction with Phase 1 constructed,...
2022 HYDROVISION International, an in-person event, July 12-14
HYDROVISION International® will be an in-person event on July 12-14, 2022, in Denver, Colo. Exhibitors can book space now for the 2022 event. "Connecting the Global Community of Hydro Visionaries," the event draws attendees from 48 countries around the world: 82%...
What is hydropower pumped storage?
As Washington moves toward clean energy production and enhanced battery storage, the two following articles explain the story of hydro's pumped storage: Projects would invest billions on Lake Roosevelt for needed renewable-energy storage, but hurdles are high New...
New hydropower project in Washington based on ‘pumped storage’ concept
An effort to generate energy along the Columbia River through a concept called "pumped storage" has drawn pushback from tribes and environmental groups. The hydropower project being developed in Central Washington, overlooking the Columbia River, would generate...
Infrastructure bill provides incentives to modernize hydropower
Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the more than $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Also known as the bipartisan infrastructure framework (BIF), the Senate approved the bill in August. The BIF represents a core piece of...
EIA expects 14 percent decline in 2021 hydropower generation
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects U.S. hydropower generation to decline 14 percent amid 2021 drought. Extreme and exceptional drought conditions affected much of the western United States, especially California and states in the Pacific...
Hydropower and the manufacturing industry recognized in Chelan County tour
[By Nevonne McDaniels, The Wenatchee World Staff Writer] Wenatchee Valley College and Liberty Orchards, home of Aplets & Cotlets candy confections in Cashmere, Wash., were recognized by the Association of Washington Business (AWB) as part of its cross-state bus...
HYDRO+ Series: A new virtual energy community
HYDRO+ Series is a new platform that provides a virtual community for energy solutions, education, and networking. Hosted by HYDROVISION International and Hydro Review, it brings timely and informative content year-round. The free, monthly series of virtual events...
Get ready for HYDROVISION International, Sept. 21-23, in Spokane!
Prepare now to attend HYDROVISION International, this year's event is close to home in Spokane! There will be a Live Event and a Virtual Event. Get all the details here: www.hydroevent.com Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hydrovisionintl
Energy stats by state
Did you know that Washington state generated the most electricity from hydropower of any state and accounted for 24% of the nation's annual utility-scale hydroelectricity generation in 2019? You can access energy data and analysis by state on the U.S. Energy...
Energyshed: Geography + Power Supply + Consumption
Your electricity could come from as far away as another state. Many communities are investigating how to reuse and capture more locally derived water to improve efficiency, decrease their dependence on water transported from long distances, and use less. The Office of...
Clean Currents 2021: NHA hosts inaugural event
The National Hydropower Association (NHA) is hosting its first Clean Currents event, a waterpower tradeshow and conference, on Oct. 20-22, 2021, in Atlanta, GA. Clean Currents will showcase innovative solutions, thought leadership and exclusive educational...
Learn the basics of hydropower
Learn the basics of how hydropower works and watch the "Hydropower 101" video from the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy.... Hydropower technologies generate power by using a dam or diversion structure to alter the natural flow of a river or other...
HYDROVISION International 2021, Sept. 21-23, Spokane, WA
Exhibits, industry professionals, education, one-on-one meetings, networking, a multi-track summit, and more — all at the HYDROVISION International 2021 event slated for Sept. 21-23, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. HYDROVISION International is the largest gathering of...
Hydropower Foundation hosts Hydro Think Tank, August 16-18
The Hydropower Foundation is hosting a Hydro Think Tank™ on August 16-18, 2022, at Grand Coulee Dam. This competition is designed for students interested in a career in hydropower and provides hands-on experience, a behind-the-scenes look at a hydropower...
TransAlta plans battery energy storage facility
TransAlta has asked for approval to build a 180 MW/360 MWh battery energy storage system on land that is part of the Ghost Hydro-electric facility near Cochrane, Alberta. The utility said it plans a two-phase approach to construction with Phase 1 constructed,...
2022 HYDROVISION International, an in-person event, July 12-14
HYDROVISION International® will be an in-person event on July 12-14, 2022, in Denver, Colo. Exhibitors can book space now for the 2022 event. "Connecting the Global Community of Hydro Visionaries," the event draws attendees from 48 countries around the world: 82%...
What is hydropower pumped storage?
As Washington moves toward clean energy production and enhanced battery storage, the two following articles explain the story of hydro's pumped storage: Projects would invest billions on Lake Roosevelt for needed renewable-energy storage, but hurdles are high New...
New hydropower project in Washington based on ‘pumped storage’ concept
An effort to generate energy along the Columbia River through a concept called "pumped storage" has drawn pushback from tribes and environmental groups. The hydropower project being developed in Central Washington, overlooking the Columbia River, would generate...
Infrastructure bill provides incentives to modernize hydropower
Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the more than $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Also known as the bipartisan infrastructure framework (BIF), the Senate approved the bill in August. The BIF represents a core piece of...
EIA expects 14 percent decline in 2021 hydropower generation
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects U.S. hydropower generation to decline 14 percent amid 2021 drought. Extreme and exceptional drought conditions affected much of the western United States, especially California and states in the Pacific...
Hydropower and the manufacturing industry recognized in Chelan County tour
[By Nevonne McDaniels, The Wenatchee World Staff Writer] Wenatchee Valley College and Liberty Orchards, home of Aplets & Cotlets candy confections in Cashmere, Wash., were recognized by the Association of Washington Business (AWB) as part of its cross-state bus...
HYDRO+ Series: A new virtual energy community
HYDRO+ Series is a new platform that provides a virtual community for energy solutions, education, and networking. Hosted by HYDROVISION International and Hydro Review, it brings timely and informative content year-round. The free, monthly series of virtual events...
Get ready for HYDROVISION International, Sept. 21-23, in Spokane!
Prepare now to attend HYDROVISION International, this year's event is close to home in Spokane! There will be a Live Event and a Virtual Event. Get all the details here: www.hydroevent.com Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hydrovisionintl
Hydropower Foundation hosts Hydro Think Tank, August 16-18
The Hydropower Foundation is hosting a Hydro Think Tank™ on August 16-18, 2022, at Grand Coulee Dam. This competition is designed for students interested in a career in hydropower and provides hands-on experience, a behind-the-scenes look at a hydropower...
TransAlta plans battery energy storage facility
TransAlta has asked for approval to build a 180 MW/360 MWh battery energy storage system on land that is part of the Ghost Hydro-electric facility near Cochrane, Alberta. The utility said it plans a two-phase approach to construction with Phase 1 constructed,...
2022 HYDROVISION International, an in-person event, July 12-14
HYDROVISION International® will be an in-person event on July 12-14, 2022, in Denver, Colo. Exhibitors can book space now for the 2022 event. "Connecting the Global Community of Hydro Visionaries," the event draws attendees from 48 countries around the world: 82%...
What is hydropower pumped storage?
As Washington moves toward clean energy production and enhanced battery storage, the two following articles explain the story of hydro's pumped storage: Projects would invest billions on Lake Roosevelt for needed renewable-energy storage, but hurdles are high New...
New hydropower project in Washington based on ‘pumped storage’ concept
An effort to generate energy along the Columbia River through a concept called "pumped storage" has drawn pushback from tribes and environmental groups. The hydropower project being developed in Central Washington, overlooking the Columbia River, would generate...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
The future of offshore and onshore wind power
The world's leading wind power experts were asked to predict what the industry will look like in 2035. The results from those surveyed indicate that wind power development projects will more frequently be paired with batteries or hydrogen production. Also, cost...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Making the West Coast a ‘floating wind technology capital of the world’
Floating wind turbines could solve the technological challenges that topographical features along the West Coast present, such as the deep drop in water depth along its continental shelves. The Department of the Interior announced this week that the Bureau of Ocean...
Floating offshore wind industry becoming more competitive
As the offshore wind industry is becoming increasingly competitive, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is set to hold its first lease auctions for rights to develop waters off the Pacific Coast this fall. Interest in California offshore wind leases is...
Turning methane from Washington landfills into biofuels
Washington state aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and one way is to capture natural gas emissions at landfills and to use the methane for biofuels. State legislation to reduce emissions would require methane collection systems at large landfills. A capture...
Clean energy company to develop green portable energy generators, produce electro-fuels for Port of Tacoma
OCOchem Inc., a clean energy company in Tacoma, WA, was awarded $1.5 million to develop green portable energy generators and produce electro-fuels for use at the Port of Tacoma. The grant awarded is among the latest round of $8.5 million in state Clean Energy Fund...
Hydropower Foundation hosts Hydro Think Tank, August 16-18
The Hydropower Foundation is hosting a Hydro Think Tank™ on August 16-18, 2022, at Grand Coulee Dam. This competition is designed for students interested in a career in hydropower and provides hands-on experience, a behind-the-scenes look at a hydropower...
Banks adding EV charging stations and solar power
Chase bank said it plans to install electric vehicle charging stations at 50 of the bank's retail branches in the U.S. beginning this summer. It also said it plans to add on-site solar power generation to roughly 400 additional branches by the end of the year. The...
Washington’s STEM Transfer Partnership project, a Community College Research Initiative
The University of Washington's Community College Research Initiatives (CCRI) group recently announced the 10 partnerships that will be participating in the STEM Transfer Partnership project and community of practice in Washington state. Degree pathways or programs...
Women in Public Power: making the workforce more inclusive
At the recent Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Austin, Texas, on March 25-26, women in utility linework were showcased. "While women still comprise a very small percentage of lineworkers, the women who have previously and currently do this frontline work have paved...
Energy Careers 2022 virtual career fair, April 28
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a virtual career event on April 28, 2022. Energy Careers 2022 offers anyone interested in the energy industry a chance to gain insight into the range of energy sector job opportunities, benefits, next step...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
The future of offshore and onshore wind power
The world's leading wind power experts were asked to predict what the industry will look like in 2035. The results from those surveyed indicate that wind power development projects will more frequently be paired with batteries or hydrogen production. Also, cost...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Making the West Coast a ‘floating wind technology capital of the world’
Floating wind turbines could solve the technological challenges that topographical features along the West Coast present, such as the deep drop in water depth along its continental shelves. The Department of the Interior announced this week that the Bureau of Ocean...
Floating offshore wind industry becoming more competitive
As the offshore wind industry is becoming increasingly competitive, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is set to hold its first lease auctions for rights to develop waters off the Pacific Coast this fall. Interest in California offshore wind leases is...
Turning methane from Washington landfills into biofuels
Washington state aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and one way is to capture natural gas emissions at landfills and to use the methane for biofuels. State legislation to reduce emissions would require methane collection systems at large landfills. A capture...
Clean energy company to develop green portable energy generators, produce electro-fuels for Port of Tacoma
OCOchem Inc., a clean energy company in Tacoma, WA, was awarded $1.5 million to develop green portable energy generators and produce electro-fuels for use at the Port of Tacoma. The grant awarded is among the latest round of $8.5 million in state Clean Energy Fund...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
The future of offshore and onshore wind power
The world's leading wind power experts were asked to predict what the industry will look like in 2035. The results from those surveyed indicate that wind power development projects will more frequently be paired with batteries or hydrogen production. Also, cost...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Banks adding EV charging stations and solar power
Chase bank said it plans to install electric vehicle charging stations at 50 of the bank's retail branches in the U.S. beginning this summer. It also said it plans to add on-site solar power generation to roughly 400 additional branches by the end of the year. The...
U.S. clean energy investments topped $100B in 2021
The U.S. experienced record spending of new capital in 2021 to support the transition to a lower-carbon economy. A record number of electric vehicles sold and contributions to the power grid from zero-carbon renewable sources were surpassed. The U.S. now invests...
Solar canopies over irrigation canals, a first in California
A project near Modesto, California, would generate renewable energy while saving water. Solar panel canopies over sections of the Turlock Irrigation District’s canal system would generate renewable electricity, shade the sun, reduce evaporation and save water for...
Repowering power plants with renewable and hybrid energy
From coal to natural gas, retrofitting aging facilities, and transitioning to hybrid power plants — all are occurring as new technologies make older facilities new again. Repowering involves replacing aging generating units at thermal plants with new, higher-capacity...
Why Texas is the nation’s clean energy leader
Leading the nation in new renewable energy capacity, Texas leads the competition and is expected to continue as the leader. The state had 7,352 megawatts of new wind, solar and energy storage projects come online during 2021, according to a recent report by the...
Trends to look for in 2022 for renewable energy
Supply chains, labor markets, transmission investments, EV growth, and federal policies are among the projected trends in renewable energy for 2022. Continued momentum in the clean energy industry is forecasted over the course of 2022, including four possible trends...
Solar to make up half of generating capacity in 2022
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) says nearly half of planned capacity additions in 2022 will be solar energy resources. The 21.5 GW of solar expected to come online in 2022 surpasses last year's 15.5 GW. EIA said it expects 46.1 GW of new utility-scale...
Goose Prairie Solar Project approved for construction of solar powered generation facility in Yakima County
Last week, Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Site Certification Agreement for the proposed Goose Prairie Solar project, agreeing with the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council’s recommendation to allow project construction. The Site Certification Agreement allows OneEnergy...
Economic benefits drive the clean energy transition
The shift to carbon-free energy is gaining momentum, due largely to economic benefits. Economists and analysts are making the case that the transition will lead to cost savings on a massive scale. Academic research supports the concept that the costs of technology...
Climate Alliance for Jobs & Clean Energy
The Climate Alliance for Jobs & Clean Energy is a coalition of environmental advocates, labor unions, health professionals, businesses, faith communities, and communities of color, working with tribal nations, plus thousands of volunteers from across Washington...
Washington State Solar Summit, Oct. 22
The 2021 Washington State Solar Summit, hosted by Solar Washington, takes place October 22, 2021, at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Lynnwood, WA. The hybrid conference will be in-person with an option to attend virtually, and includes the exhibition and reception....
Following the energy transition in 50 states
How is the energy transition playing out in our 50 states? The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported this month that for the first time the U.S. generated more electricity from renewable sources in 2020 than from coal. During this historic transition to...
Database of state incentives for renewable energy
Find out what each state is doing regarding renewable energy policies and incentives. The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University. It is the most...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Banks adding EV charging stations and solar power
Chase bank said it plans to install electric vehicle charging stations at 50 of the bank's retail branches in the U.S. beginning this summer. It also said it plans to add on-site solar power generation to roughly 400 additional branches by the end of the year. The...
U.S. clean energy investments topped $100B in 2021
The U.S. experienced record spending of new capital in 2021 to support the transition to a lower-carbon economy. A record number of electric vehicles sold and contributions to the power grid from zero-carbon renewable sources were surpassed. The U.S. now invests...
Solar canopies over irrigation canals, a first in California
A project near Modesto, California, would generate renewable energy while saving water. Solar panel canopies over sections of the Turlock Irrigation District’s canal system would generate renewable electricity, shade the sun, reduce evaporation and save water for...
Repowering power plants with renewable and hybrid energy
From coal to natural gas, retrofitting aging facilities, and transitioning to hybrid power plants — all are occurring as new technologies make older facilities new again. Repowering involves replacing aging generating units at thermal plants with new, higher-capacity...
Why Texas is the nation’s clean energy leader
Leading the nation in new renewable energy capacity, Texas leads the competition and is expected to continue as the leader. The state had 7,352 megawatts of new wind, solar and energy storage projects come online during 2021, according to a recent report by the...
Trends to look for in 2022 for renewable energy
Supply chains, labor markets, transmission investments, EV growth, and federal policies are among the projected trends in renewable energy for 2022. Continued momentum in the clean energy industry is forecasted over the course of 2022, including four possible trends...
Solar to make up half of generating capacity in 2022
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) says nearly half of planned capacity additions in 2022 will be solar energy resources. The 21.5 GW of solar expected to come online in 2022 surpasses last year's 15.5 GW. EIA said it expects 46.1 GW of new utility-scale...
Goose Prairie Solar Project approved for construction of solar powered generation facility in Yakima County
Last week, Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Site Certification Agreement for the proposed Goose Prairie Solar project, agreeing with the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council’s recommendation to allow project construction. The Site Certification Agreement allows OneEnergy...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Banks adding EV charging stations and solar power
Chase bank said it plans to install electric vehicle charging stations at 50 of the bank's retail branches in the U.S. beginning this summer. It also said it plans to add on-site solar power generation to roughly 400 additional branches by the end of the year. The...
U.S. clean energy investments topped $100B in 2021
The U.S. experienced record spending of new capital in 2021 to support the transition to a lower-carbon economy. A record number of electric vehicles sold and contributions to the power grid from zero-carbon renewable sources were surpassed. The U.S. now invests...
Solar canopies over irrigation canals, a first in California
A project near Modesto, California, would generate renewable energy while saving water. Solar panel canopies over sections of the Turlock Irrigation District’s canal system would generate renewable electricity, shade the sun, reduce evaporation and save water for...
The DOE strategy to secure America’s clean energy supply chain
The Department of Energy's report released last month, America’s Strategy to Secure the Supply Chain for a Robust Clean Energy Transition, lays out the first-ever, comprehensive strategy to establish America’s role as a global leader in clean energy manufacturing and...
Challenges for the future of ‘clean hydrogen’
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) recently released a report showing that many opportunities exist for clean hydrogen's growth, but government leadership would be critical in achieving decarbonization goals. That includes...
DOE report outlines strategies to accelerate offshore wind deployment and operation
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced the release of a report that outlines regional and national strategies to accelerate U.S. offshore wind deployment and operation. The report summarizes the current status of offshore wind in the United States, describes...
Coal and freight contributed to surge in 2021 emissions
Pre-pandemic levels of carbon dioxide emissions in 2021 after years of steady decline were due to coal and freight transportation, according to a recent report. The uptick occurred largely due to a 17 percent jump in coal-fired power generation, the first annual...
Solar to make up half of generating capacity in 2022
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) says nearly half of planned capacity additions in 2022 will be solar energy resources. The 21.5 GW of solar expected to come online in 2022 surpasses last year's 15.5 GW. EIA said it expects 46.1 GW of new utility-scale...
EIA releases short-term energy outlook
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its short-term energy outlook (STEO) on Jan. 11, 2022, the first to include forecasts for 2023. According to the forecast, the total energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions increased by 6.2% in 2021 as...
Detailed look at the 2021 State Energy Strategy
The Washington State Department of Commerce offers a detailed look at how the state's energy strategy can nearly eliminate the use of climate-threatening fossil fuels while growing and maintaining a prosperous economy. The Washington 2021 State Energy Strategy covers...
Following the energy transition in 50 states
How is the energy transition playing out in our 50 states? The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported this month that for the first time the U.S. generated more electricity from renewable sources in 2020 than from coal. During this historic transition to...
Database of state incentives for renewable energy
Find out what each state is doing regarding renewable energy policies and incentives. The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University. It is the most...
Renewable energy sources become more prevalent
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), renewables became the second-most prevalent U.S. electricity source in 2020. Wind, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, and geothermal energy generated a record 834 billion kilowatthours (kWh) of electricity,...
Energy stats by state
Did you know that Washington state generated the most electricity from hydropower of any state and accounted for 24% of the nation's annual utility-scale hydroelectricity generation in 2019? You can access energy data and analysis by state on the U.S. Energy...
Clean Energy Industry report drives strategic goals for PNCECE
To assess the clean energy industry's current state and future, we commissioned the report, Clean Energy Industry in the Bonneville Power Administration Area, by the Seattle Jobs Initiative. This report helped us establish goals to form our short-term strategic plan....
The role of small modular nuclear reactors in the transition to clean energy
The Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) recently released a report on small modular reactor deployments in the Pacific Northwest. According to the report, small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) could play a key role in Washington State's mandated transition to a...
Washington releases 2021 State Energy Strategy
The Washington State Department of Commerce released its Washington 2021 State Energy Strategy in December 2020. The strategy is designed to provide a roadmap for meeting the state's greenhouse gas emission limits. Enacted in 2020, the law commits Washington to limits...
Gov. Inslee announces climate policy for 2021-23
Gov. Jay Inslee announced his climate policy for the 2021-23 biennium for Washington state. The 2021-23 climate investments include: $20M for grants to nonprofit lenders for clean energy loans, $15M for grid modernization projects, $15M for research and development...
The DOE strategy to secure America’s clean energy supply chain
The Department of Energy's report released last month, America’s Strategy to Secure the Supply Chain for a Robust Clean Energy Transition, lays out the first-ever, comprehensive strategy to establish America’s role as a global leader in clean energy manufacturing and...
Challenges for the future of ‘clean hydrogen’
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) recently released a report showing that many opportunities exist for clean hydrogen's growth, but government leadership would be critical in achieving decarbonization goals. That includes...
DOE report outlines strategies to accelerate offshore wind deployment and operation
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced the release of a report that outlines regional and national strategies to accelerate U.S. offshore wind deployment and operation. The report summarizes the current status of offshore wind in the United States, describes...
Coal and freight contributed to surge in 2021 emissions
Pre-pandemic levels of carbon dioxide emissions in 2021 after years of steady decline were due to coal and freight transportation, according to a recent report. The uptick occurred largely due to a 17 percent jump in coal-fired power generation, the first annual...
Solar to make up half of generating capacity in 2022
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) says nearly half of planned capacity additions in 2022 will be solar energy resources. The 21.5 GW of solar expected to come online in 2022 surpasses last year's 15.5 GW. EIA said it expects 46.1 GW of new utility-scale...
EIA releases short-term energy outlook
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its short-term energy outlook (STEO) on Jan. 11, 2022, the first to include forecasts for 2023. According to the forecast, the total energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions increased by 6.2% in 2021 as...
Detailed look at the 2021 State Energy Strategy
The Washington State Department of Commerce offers a detailed look at how the state's energy strategy can nearly eliminate the use of climate-threatening fossil fuels while growing and maintaining a prosperous economy. The Washington 2021 State Energy Strategy covers...
Following the energy transition in 50 states
How is the energy transition playing out in our 50 states? The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported this month that for the first time the U.S. generated more electricity from renewable sources in 2020 than from coal. During this historic transition to...
Database of state incentives for renewable energy
Find out what each state is doing regarding renewable energy policies and incentives. The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University. It is the most...
Renewable energy sources become more prevalent
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), renewables became the second-most prevalent U.S. electricity source in 2020. Wind, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, and geothermal energy generated a record 834 billion kilowatthours (kWh) of electricity,...
The DOE strategy to secure America’s clean energy supply chain
The Department of Energy's report released last month, America’s Strategy to Secure the Supply Chain for a Robust Clean Energy Transition, lays out the first-ever, comprehensive strategy to establish America’s role as a global leader in clean energy manufacturing and...
Challenges for the future of ‘clean hydrogen’
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) recently released a report showing that many opportunities exist for clean hydrogen's growth, but government leadership would be critical in achieving decarbonization goals. That includes...
DOE report outlines strategies to accelerate offshore wind deployment and operation
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced the release of a report that outlines regional and national strategies to accelerate U.S. offshore wind deployment and operation. The report summarizes the current status of offshore wind in the United States, describes...
Coal and freight contributed to surge in 2021 emissions
Pre-pandemic levels of carbon dioxide emissions in 2021 after years of steady decline were due to coal and freight transportation, according to a recent report. The uptick occurred largely due to a 17 percent jump in coal-fired power generation, the first annual...
Solar to make up half of generating capacity in 2022
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) says nearly half of planned capacity additions in 2022 will be solar energy resources. The 21.5 GW of solar expected to come online in 2022 surpasses last year's 15.5 GW. EIA said it expects 46.1 GW of new utility-scale...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Cybersecurity and Building a Better Grid
The DOE's Building a Better Grid initiative, launched early this year, intends to create a more robust transmission system that will restore the nation's electrical grid through expanded access and greater resilience. The initiative includes strengthening the grid to...
Repowering power plants with renewable and hybrid energy
From coal to natural gas, retrofitting aging facilities, and transitioning to hybrid power plants — all are occurring as new technologies make older facilities new again. Repowering involves replacing aging generating units at thermal plants with new, higher-capacity...
TransAlta plans battery energy storage facility
TransAlta has asked for approval to build a 180 MW/360 MWh battery energy storage system on land that is part of the Ghost Hydro-electric facility near Cochrane, Alberta. The utility said it plans a two-phase approach to construction with Phase 1 constructed,...
State utility regulators to receive DOE assistance for transforming electric grid
Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that 21 public utility commissions will receive technical assistance from the National Laboratories to help state regulators make decisions and develop innovative solutions to improve grid reliability and...
Bonneville Power apprenticeships open in January 2022
The Clean Energy Center of Excellence has received advance notice of apprenticeships opening in January 2022. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) will be hiring up to 30 apprentices: 10 linemen apprentices, 10 electrician apprentices, and 10 operator/substation...
Public Power Week: Oct. 3-9
Public power utilities across the U.S. celebrate an annual "Public Power Week" the first week of October. The event helps customers and stakeholders engage with their community-owned utility and benefit from its offerings. The American Public Power Association...
‘Grid of the Future’ needed for U.S. climate goals
Last week's Climate Week brought corporations together, pledging to decarbonize and hasten the urgency to transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy and address threats posed by climate change. To meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and continue...
Pacific Coast Collaborative: Transitioning to clean energy
The Pacific Coast Collaborative consists of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California, and the cities of Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles — all working together to build the low carbon economy of the future. With a...
Public power utilities urged to review DOE’s updated voluntary cybersecurity model
The Department of Energy (DOE) this week released ahead of schedule an update to the Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model, C2M2 V2.0. An industry-led effort to update the voluntary cybersecurity model is in response to the continued attacks on information...
Public Power Jobs
The American Public Power Association (APPA) is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. Visit the APPA Career Center for job listings and employers hiring. Learn more: www.publicpower.org
Energyshed: Geography + Power Supply + Consumption
Your electricity could come from as far away as another state. Many communities are investigating how to reuse and capture more locally derived water to improve efficiency, decrease their dependence on water transported from long distances, and use less. The Office of...
2022 POWERGEN International: Shaping the future of energy with ‘Destination 2050’
POWERGEN International, the world's largest power generation event, is partnering with the California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA), Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA), Epicenter, and Green Hydrogen Coalition (GHC) for its 2022 event: Destination 2050,...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Cybersecurity and Building a Better Grid
The DOE's Building a Better Grid initiative, launched early this year, intends to create a more robust transmission system that will restore the nation's electrical grid through expanded access and greater resilience. The initiative includes strengthening the grid to...
Repowering power plants with renewable and hybrid energy
From coal to natural gas, retrofitting aging facilities, and transitioning to hybrid power plants — all are occurring as new technologies make older facilities new again. Repowering involves replacing aging generating units at thermal plants with new, higher-capacity...
TransAlta plans battery energy storage facility
TransAlta has asked for approval to build a 180 MW/360 MWh battery energy storage system on land that is part of the Ghost Hydro-electric facility near Cochrane, Alberta. The utility said it plans a two-phase approach to construction with Phase 1 constructed,...
State utility regulators to receive DOE assistance for transforming electric grid
Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that 21 public utility commissions will receive technical assistance from the National Laboratories to help state regulators make decisions and develop innovative solutions to improve grid reliability and...
Bonneville Power apprenticeships open in January 2022
The Clean Energy Center of Excellence has received advance notice of apprenticeships opening in January 2022. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) will be hiring up to 30 apprentices: 10 linemen apprentices, 10 electrician apprentices, and 10 operator/substation...
Public Power Week: Oct. 3-9
Public power utilities across the U.S. celebrate an annual "Public Power Week" the first week of October. The event helps customers and stakeholders engage with their community-owned utility and benefit from its offerings. The American Public Power Association...
‘Grid of the Future’ needed for U.S. climate goals
Last week's Climate Week brought corporations together, pledging to decarbonize and hasten the urgency to transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy and address threats posed by climate change. To meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and continue...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Cybersecurity and Building a Better Grid
The DOE's Building a Better Grid initiative, launched early this year, intends to create a more robust transmission system that will restore the nation's electrical grid through expanded access and greater resilience. The initiative includes strengthening the grid to...
Repowering power plants with renewable and hybrid energy
From coal to natural gas, retrofitting aging facilities, and transitioning to hybrid power plants — all are occurring as new technologies make older facilities new again. Repowering involves replacing aging generating units at thermal plants with new, higher-capacity...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
The future of offshore and onshore wind power
The world's leading wind power experts were asked to predict what the industry will look like in 2035. The results from those surveyed indicate that wind power development projects will more frequently be paired with batteries or hydrogen production. Also, cost...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Making the West Coast a ‘floating wind technology capital of the world’
Floating wind turbines could solve the technological challenges that topographical features along the West Coast present, such as the deep drop in water depth along its continental shelves. The Department of the Interior announced this week that the Bureau of Ocean...
Floating offshore wind industry becoming more competitive
As the offshore wind industry is becoming increasingly competitive, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is set to hold its first lease auctions for rights to develop waters off the Pacific Coast this fall. Interest in California offshore wind leases is...
Turning methane from Washington landfills into biofuels
Washington state aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and one way is to capture natural gas emissions at landfills and to use the methane for biofuels. State legislation to reduce emissions would require methane collection systems at large landfills. A capture...
Clean energy company to develop green portable energy generators, produce electro-fuels for Port of Tacoma
OCOchem Inc., a clean energy company in Tacoma, WA, was awarded $1.5 million to develop green portable energy generators and produce electro-fuels for use at the Port of Tacoma. The grant awarded is among the latest round of $8.5 million in state Clean Energy Fund...
Hydropower Foundation hosts Hydro Think Tank, August 16-18
The Hydropower Foundation is hosting a Hydro Think Tank™ on August 16-18, 2022, at Grand Coulee Dam. This competition is designed for students interested in a career in hydropower and provides hands-on experience, a behind-the-scenes look at a hydropower...
Banks adding EV charging stations and solar power
Chase bank said it plans to install electric vehicle charging stations at 50 of the bank's retail branches in the U.S. beginning this summer. It also said it plans to add on-site solar power generation to roughly 400 additional branches by the end of the year. The...
Washington’s STEM Transfer Partnership project, a Community College Research Initiative
The University of Washington's Community College Research Initiatives (CCRI) group recently announced the 10 partnerships that will be participating in the STEM Transfer Partnership project and community of practice in Washington state. Degree pathways or programs...
Women in Public Power: making the workforce more inclusive
At the recent Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Austin, Texas, on March 25-26, women in utility linework were showcased. "While women still comprise a very small percentage of lineworkers, the women who have previously and currently do this frontline work have paved...
Energy Careers 2022 virtual career fair, April 28
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a virtual career event on April 28, 2022. Energy Careers 2022 offers anyone interested in the energy industry a chance to gain insight into the range of energy sector job opportunities, benefits, next step...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
The future of offshore and onshore wind power
The world's leading wind power experts were asked to predict what the industry will look like in 2035. The results from those surveyed indicate that wind power development projects will more frequently be paired with batteries or hydrogen production. Also, cost...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Seattle community gains power reliability via solar and battery storage systems
A project funded by a Clean Energy Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce is bringing higher power reliability to a Seattle community by keeping a microgrid facility energized during a power outage. The Miller Community Center microgrid project...
Making the West Coast a ‘floating wind technology capital of the world’
Floating wind turbines could solve the technological challenges that topographical features along the West Coast present, such as the deep drop in water depth along its continental shelves. The Department of the Interior announced this week that the Bureau of Ocean...
Floating offshore wind industry becoming more competitive
As the offshore wind industry is becoming increasingly competitive, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is set to hold its first lease auctions for rights to develop waters off the Pacific Coast this fall. Interest in California offshore wind leases is...
Turning methane from Washington landfills into biofuels
Washington state aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and one way is to capture natural gas emissions at landfills and to use the methane for biofuels. State legislation to reduce emissions would require methane collection systems at large landfills. A capture...
Clean energy company to develop green portable energy generators, produce electro-fuels for Port of Tacoma
OCOchem Inc., a clean energy company in Tacoma, WA, was awarded $1.5 million to develop green portable energy generators and produce electro-fuels for use at the Port of Tacoma. The grant awarded is among the latest round of $8.5 million in state Clean Energy Fund...
Oregon startup aims to improve battery storage capacity
ESS Tech Inc. of Oregon is using flow battery technology to meet the need for long-duration energy storage with batteries that can discharge electricity for up to 12 hours. Flow batteries have the potential to be an important part of the energy transition because they...
Wind and solar to bring big increase in electricity this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the largest increases in U.S. electric power generation this summer to come from renewable energy sources. Wind and solar power generators will be the biggest contributors to the increase, both have grown...
The future of offshore and onshore wind power
The world's leading wind power experts were asked to predict what the industry will look like in 2035. The results from those surveyed indicate that wind power development projects will more frequently be paired with batteries or hydrogen production. Also, cost...
‘Troops to Energy Jobs’ virtual career fair, May 24
The energy industry has a large need for skilled trade professionals, engineers, technicians, plant operators, cybersecurity experts, and business professionals. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a free, virtual career fair recruitment...
EV GRID Act addresses the increasing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act (EV GRID Act) was recently introduced in the U.S. Legislature to meet the increasing electricity demand of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...