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PNW Fusion Energy: Fusion Week and ‘A Star in a Jar’
Zap Energy’s FuZE-Q fusion device. (Zap Photo) The Pacific Northwest fusion industry kicked off the annual Seattle Fusion Week on Monday. Hosted by CleanTech Alliance, the annual event brings together fusion energy companies, elected officials, research institutions,...
DOE Supports Hydropower: $38 Million to 66 Hydro Facilities
As part of Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced last week that 66 hydro facilities will receive more than $38 million in incentive payments for electricity generated and sold. Administered by DOE's Grid Deployment Office,...
Biden and US Dept. Of Energy Select Pacific Northwest for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association's PNWH2 Hub for award negotiations as one of the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs. The DOE's H2Hubs will kickstart a national network of clean hydrogen producers, consumers,...
Heavy Maintenance on Kincardine Floating Wind Turbines
15km off the coast of Aberdeen, Scotland lies the first commercial-scale floating wind farm known as Kincardine. Owned by Principle Power, the wind farm consists of five WindFloat units hosting five 9.5MW turbines and make up the largest floating offshore wind farm in...
New Next-Gen Battery Startup headed to Moses Lake
The California battery startup OneD Battery Sciences is the latest company to make a home in Moses Lake, WA. It joins two other companies (Group14 Technologies and Sila Nanotechnologies) who are also making batteries with higher performance and faster charging. The...
Hystar Coming to North America with Electrolyzer Factory
Earlier this week, Norwegian high-tech company Hystar announced expansion plans that include North America. Fredrik Mowill, CEO of Hystar, commented that as they continue to scale up operations, they are now looking at opportunities beyond Europe- "the North American...
Career Connect Washington Program Builder Funding Update
Career Connect Washington recently announced that this State year's final Program Builder RFPs, America Builds Apprenticeship Round 2, and Program Builder Round 12 are scheduled to open on October 16th and will close on December 1st. ESD estimates there will be...
Washington State Department of Commerce- Clean Energy Fund Investments
The Washington State Department of Commerce, overseeing the state's Clean Energy Fund, today announced awards for seven grants totally $4.76 million to enhance dairy digesters and advance clean energy in rural communities. Awardees include the town of Winthrop for the...
Possible Side Effect of the UAW Strike on EVs
The UAW, United Auto Workers, initiated a strike Friday targeting three automakers- General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler owner Stallantis. With the uncertain transition to EVs the workers are seeking better pay and benefits, as well as looking to unionize new battery...
The Pursuit of Zero-Emissions Street Sweepers in Seattle
The eSwingo 200+ electric compact sweeper. (SDOT Photo) As part of a pilot program and viability test, the Seattle Department of Transportation has deployed a fully electric compact bike lane sweeper. According to the manufacturer, the eSwingo200+ has an operating...