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PNNL Establishes a Center for Artificial Intelligence
The Center for AI @PNNL coordinates pioneering research of hundreds of scientists working on a range of projects focused on science, security, and energy resilience. The goal is to increase collaboration and focus, and a priority of the center is developing ways to...
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...
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...
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...