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Microsoft Signs a New Deal to Capture and Store Carbon
Photo by Matthew Manuel on Unsplash A new deal was recently announced between Microsoft and CO280, a carbon removal and storage company based out of Vancouver, B.C. that is currently expanding projects and partnerships across North America. As part of Microsoft's goal...
The role of small modular nuclear reactors in the transition to clean energy
The Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) recently released a report on small modular reactor deployments in the Pacific Northwest. According to the report, small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) could play a key role in Washington State's mandated transition to a...
HYDROVISION International 2021, Sept. 21-23, Spokane, WA
Exhibits, industry professionals, education, one-on-one meetings, networking, a multi-track summit, and more — all at the HYDROVISION International 2021 event slated for Sept. 21-23, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. HYDROVISION International is the largest gathering of...
National labs accelerate innovative water power technologies
Ever wondered what kind of research is being done for developing innovative water power technologies? The Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) at the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy funds several national labs to...
Record growth for clean energy in 2021
There are now over 173,000 MW of clean power capacity operating in the U.S., more than double the U.S. capacity just five years ago. And more is on the way, with over 84,000 MW of clean power capacity under construction or in advanced development across the country,...
Gov. Inslee signs climate change legislative package
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a historic climate change legislative package this week, during a three-stop tour through King County. The governor signed the Climate Commitment Act, environmental justice legislation, a clean fuels standard and bills related to reducing...
June 2021 virtual lineworkers rodeo seeking competitors for 2022
The American Public Power Association's Rodeo Committee is recognizing lineworkers in its 2021 Virtual Public Power Rodeo Challenge to be held June 14-18, 2021. The 2021 in-person rodeo was canceled due to pandemic-related health and safety concerns. The virtual...
Clean energy jobs at renewable energy companies
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) posts jobs at ACP and throughout the clean energy industry, connecting companies with experienced, capable professionals who want to use their expertise to advance business, technology, and the industry. ACP is a federation...
Snohomish County PUD’s unique microgrid site to open
Grant funded by the state's Clean Energy Fund, the Snohomish County PUD microgrid site in Arlington, WA is currently undergoing testing and commissioning and scheduled to be fully operational in a few months. The Arlington Microgrid project is funded in part by a $3.5...
Washington State pilot project leads the way to produce clean hydrogen energy
The Douglas County Public Utility District in eastern Washington is making a $20 million investment in a new, clean energy business. Where an old apple orchard existed, a small portion of the electricity from the district's Wells Dam will be harnessed to make hydrogen...