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Helion Breaks Ground on First Fusion Plant in Washington
Helion Energy officially breaks ground on its planned 50-megawatt fusion reactor in Malaga, WA., on July 30, 2025. (Helion Photo) Helion Energy announced last week that it has broken ground on the site of its first commercial fusion power plant, beginning initial...
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...
The DOE strategy to secure America’s clean energy supply chain
The Department of Energy's report released last month, America’s Strategy to Secure the Supply Chain for a Robust Clean Energy Transition, lays out the first-ever, comprehensive strategy to establish America’s role as a global leader in clean energy manufacturing and...
U.S. could soon lead in floating offshore wind development
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has indicated that government support is the single, most important factor for the growth of the floating offshore wind industry. The current administration has a goal of developing 30 GW of offshore wind by 2030. The U.S. Bureau...