Clean Energy Blog
Stay up to date on the latest news related to clean energy in our region and beyond.
TransAlta Signs New Agreement, Coal to Natural Gas Conversion
TransAlta photo. In an announcement earlier this week, TransAlta Corporation signed a long-term agreement with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to convert its Centralia Unit 2 facility from coal to natural gas-fired generation. The agreement will provide a fixed-price payment...
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...
Jobs & internships at DOE national labs
The Department of Energy's National Laboratories offer jobs, internships and fellowships to talented individuals. Many also have educational resources from community outreach programs to online learning modules. Find jobs, internships and educational opportunities at...
Hydrogen fuel station planned for Port of Chehalis
The Port of Chehalis Commission unanimously adopted a vote authorizing CEO Randy Mueller to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Twin Transit to build a hydrogen fuel station on the port’s land in the future. [By Arnes Biogradlija, H2 Energy News, Sept....
Climate Alliance for Jobs & Clean Energy
The Climate Alliance for Jobs & Clean Energy is a coalition of environmental advocates, labor unions, health professionals, businesses, faith communities, and communities of color, working with tribal nations, plus thousands of volunteers from across Washington...
Batteries + wind + solar = grid transformation
Battery storage systems are growing rapidly. The largest battery storage facility in the world, located along Monterey Bay, California, has completed an expansion, showing that storage systems can exist on a gigantic scale — and are easily expandable. Moss...
Washington State Solar Summit, Oct. 22
The 2021 Washington State Solar Summit, hosted by Solar Washington, takes place October 22, 2021, at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Lynnwood, WA. The hybrid conference will be in-person with an option to attend virtually, and includes the exhibition and reception....
Find public utility jobs at APPA’s Career Center
The American Public Power Association's Career Center posts jobs at public utilities, searchable by location, skill level, required education, and profession or area of interest. Check out the current listing for jobs at Washington public utility companies:...
Detailed look at the 2021 State Energy Strategy
The Washington State Department of Commerce offers a detailed look at how the state's energy strategy can nearly eliminate the use of climate-threatening fossil fuels while growing and maintaining a prosperous economy. The Washington 2021 State Energy Strategy covers...