Clean Energy Blog
Stay up to date on the latest news related to clean energy in our region and beyond.
Key Resources and Tools to Support Adoption of Energy & Natural Resources Career Cluster
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) has launched resources and tools for educators, industry leaders, and policymakers aimed at preparing the next generation for evolving high-demand energy and natural resources careers. CEWD includes ready-to-use...
Clean energy House Bills in this week’s Washington State Legislative Session report
CleanTech Alliance's 2023 Washington State Legislative Session weekly report lists several House Bills related to clean energy and climate response. Here are a few: HB 1589 - Supporting Washington’s clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and...
‘Geothermal Everywhere’
Want to learn more about geothermal technologies? The Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) supports innovative technologies that address key exploration and operational challenges. Visit the GTO website to follow a roadmap to "Geothermal...
Clean Energy Boom: Over 100k new clean energy jobs since the IRA became law
According to Climate Power, an independent communications organization, more than 100,000 new clean energy jobs have been announced by clean energy companies since the landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law in August 2022. These include jobs for...
$300 million for projects that increase energy affordability
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) this week announced $300 million for projects that increase energy affordability and promote climate resilience. An additional $15 million is allotted for a prize competition to help rural communities build the capacity needed for...
Washington State and Lewis County embracing Hydrogen as ‘Swiss Army knife’ of clean energy
If Hydrogen is claimed as the "Swiss Army knife" of clean energy, then Washington State is on its way to becoming an "H2Hub" with Lewis County as "Hydrogen Valley." Hydrogen is emerging as an increasingly attractive climate solution given its versatility as a fuel...
Centralia’s former coal mine to be proving ground for innovative hybrid hydrogen fuel cell and battery powered haul trucks
First Mode, a global carbon reduction company that developed the world’s first integrated battery and hydrogen fuel cell power plants for retrofitting behemoth diesel-powered trucks, has established a proving grounds in Centralia, thanks in part to a $250,000 grant...
Map a career in clean energy!
Start building our clean energy future with DOE's career mapping tools! The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy provides career maps to help you think about what your career can look like in clean energy, based on your education and experience, with tools...
Benefits driving the growth in residential solar
Nearly four million American households are generating their power with solar energy. The amount of solar connected to the electric grid has grown exponentially in the last several years. Why the increase, and what are the benefits? Solar power is making the electric...
Universities experiment with micro nuclear power as ‘nuclear energy on demand’
Micro nuclear power plants are being considered as power sources at some universities. Described as "nuclear energy on demand as a product not a big mega project," the interest in microreactors by some colleges may be the start of a trend and a game-changer in how we...