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Google and Elementl Working on Advanced Nuclear Project Development
Photo by Jelena83 from Getty Images. Google and Elementl Power have announced a strategic agreement to accelerate the development of clean, reliable energy. Elementl Power, an advanced nuclear project developer, will receive early-stage capital to help prepare three...
DOE announces $209 M for electric vehicle battery research
This week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $209 million in funding for new projects focusing on electric vehicles, advanced batteries and connected vehicles. The funding includes 26 projects and partnership with Argonne National Lab. The projects will...
EIA expects 14 percent decline in 2021 hydropower generation
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects U.S. hydropower generation to decline 14 percent amid 2021 drought. Extreme and exceptional drought conditions affected much of the western United States, especially California and states in the Pacific...
What motivates energy professionals?
Reimagine what you think about energy careers and the incredible opportunities that exist! View Get Into Energy's video for information on solar, wind, hydro, EV infrastructure, energy storage, and more, including job opportunities with more traditional power and fuel...
Hydropower and the manufacturing industry recognized in Chelan County tour
[By Nevonne McDaniels, The Wenatchee World Staff Writer] Wenatchee Valley College and Liberty Orchards, home of Aplets & Cotlets candy confections in Cashmere, Wash., were recognized by the Association of Washington Business (AWB) as part of its cross-state bus...
Careers in Energy Week, Oct. 16-23
This week Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed Oct. 16-23, 2021, as Careers in Energy Week. Signed on Oct. 11, the proclamation states that "through collaboration, the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy, housed at Centralia College, will promote and...
EnergyCareers 2021: a virtual career event Oct. 20
EnergyCareers 2021, a national, virtual career fair, will be held on October 20, 2021. The free event is for jobseekers considering a career in energy and anyone wanting to learn more about future opportunities. EnergyCareers 2021 will showcase careers in energy for...
Public Power Week: Oct. 3-9
Public power utilities across the U.S. celebrate an annual "Public Power Week" the first week of October. The event helps customers and stakeholders engage with their community-owned utility and benefit from its offerings. The American Public Power Association...
HYDRO+ Series: A new virtual energy community
HYDRO+ Series is a new platform that provides a virtual community for energy solutions, education, and networking. Hosted by HYDROVISION International and Hydro Review, it brings timely and informative content year-round. The free, monthly series of virtual events...
‘Grid of the Future’ needed for U.S. climate goals
Last week's Climate Week brought corporations together, pledging to decarbonize and hasten the urgency to transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy and address threats posed by climate change. To meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and continue...