Clean Energy Blog

Spokane has become the first city in Washington to launch a pilot project involving an online software platform for local governments to standardize, streamline, and automate the solar permitting process for residential applications. The software, SolarAPP+, allows...

The Sustainable Building Science Technology program at South Seattle College can help you take the next career step. The program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the built environment industry with an understanding of the intricate...

Courtesy of Tacoma Public Utilities According to a recent article by The News Tribune, Tacoma Rail is set to receive a $4.95M grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation to assist with the purchase three battery-electric locomotives and install...

Have you heard the news? We’re bringing a new 3-day summer academy to our county that allows students to explore the inside of a power generating dam and its powerhouse; the workings of a fish hatchery; and the new hydrogen/battery fueled mining truck operations of...

Washington Clean Energy Testbeds managing director Dr. Mike Pomfret describes his career to visiting STEM students from Mt. Rainier HS. (Photo credit: CEI) The University of Washington's Clean Energy Institute (CEI) has been collaborating over the past year with the...

Gov. Jay Inslee in Tukwila on Tuesday announcing program that will provide instate rebates for low-income consumers who are buying or leasing electric vehicles. (Governor's Office Photo) An exciting new program with the WA Dept. of Commerce will launch is August,...

Professor John Haddock and graduate student Oscar Moncada examine a slab of concrete pavement they are testing to handle heavy truck loads with wireless power transfer technology installed below the surface. The machine behind them is designed to imitate those loads...

An employee at Zap Energy works on a fusion device. (Zap Photo) Late last week, Governor Inslee signed new legislation that clearly establishes fusion as a clean energy source. SHB 1924 also requires the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council and Department of Health...

Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Energy released a new comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from buildings by 90% by 2050. Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy by 2050: A National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector was developed in collaboration with...