Clean Energy Blog
Stay up to date on the latest news related to clean energy in our region and beyond.
Environmental Groups Sue BPA For Joining SPP’s Power Market
Ice Harbor Dam, Bonneville Power Administration Late last week, five advocacy groups filed a lawsuit in federal court over Bonneville Power Administration’s recent decision to join Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) Markets+ (a power market operator). Plaintiffs say the...
Ready to start a career in energy?
Ready to explore an energy career? The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) website, Get Into Energy, will help you understand how to take the next step, no matter where you are in your journey. Who does the energy industry need? Thinkers and Tinkerers...
Register now for HYDROVISION International, July 11-13, in Charlotte, NC
Registration is underway for this year's HYDROVISION International, July 11-13, in Charlotte, NC. HYDROVISION International® is the premier gathering of global hydro, marine energy, and dams/civil market professionals. As the largest industry event worldwide, over...
New DOE funding to reduce clean hydrogen costs, deliver cleaner air, more high-quality jobs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels
This week, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $60 million in funding to advance clean hydrogen technologies and improve the electric power grid. The funding includes: Nearly $42 million in funding for 22 projects in 14 states to advance critical...
CleanTech Innovation Showcase features keynote panel on Building Workforce for Clean Energy Adoption
The 2023 CleanTech Innovation Showcase on June 22 in Seattle will feature a keynote session on Building Workforce for Clean Energy Adoption, led by Lynne Varner, Associate Vice Chancellor, Chief of Staff, Washington State University Everett; Kevin Ly, Director of...
Building a skilled, diverse energy workforce
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is launching a career awareness campaign to familiarize career-ready adults, students, and their influencers about the range of opportunities in the energy sector. The Power Your Possibility, Fuel Your Future campaign...
Regional national labs evaluate the production of hydrogen at existing hydropower plants
The Idaho National Laboratory and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are teaming up with Idaho Power to evaluate hydrogen generation integrated with hydropower. They will evaluate the feasibility and advantages of producing hydrogen at existing hydropower plants....
Congratulations: NSF partners and awardees!
The Center is pleased to share the news! We will serve as a Collaborator Personnel, a member of the Advisory Board, of Portland State University’s NSF Regional Innovation Engine (NSF RIE) project; and we’re excited to celebrate our Eastern Washington industry awardees...
Washington State leading in clean energy transition, according to newly released 2023 Energy Report
The Washington State Department of Commerce just released its 2023 Biennial Report, documenting numerous accomplishments in the clean energy transition and climate policies. Among the accomplishments are: Implementing recommendations on clean electricity...
Securing the Supply Chain Summit 2023
Several Washington State Centers of Excellence are co-hosting Securing the Supply Chain 2023: Building Pathways for Success: Securing Infrastructure, Supply Chain and Energy Systems June 6 & 7, 2023, at Columbia Basin College. Keynote speaker, Glen Woodbury,...