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PGE Upgrades Hydropower Facility, Leads to Record High Energy Generation
Faraday Powerhouse, PGE photo Five years ago, Portland General Electric began investing in the Faraday Powerhouse, part of the West Side Hydropower project. Now, PGE is celebrating a five-year high in emissions-free power generated from its Clackamas River facilities....
500 solar power systems installed by Target
One of the top U.S. corporate solar power installers, Target completed its 500th rooftop solar installation in California, appropriately enough considering that it is the #1 state in the country for solar power. The solar installations helped Target add more than 240...
Texan wind power grows again as huge turbines start spinning
Texas is known for its oil production, but it is increasingly a major player in wind energy. According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the Lone Star State had more than 27 gigawatts of installed wind capacity and 14,198 wind turbines during the third...
Making hydrogen energy out of water more cheaply
Scientists have shown how using only water, iron, nickel and electricity can create hydrogen energy much more cheaply than before. In research recently published in Nature Communications, scientists from UNSW Sydney, Griffith University and Swinburne University of...
Free tips on applying for DEED grants & scholarships
The 2020 DEED grant and scholarship cycle is open through February 15. DEED will host a free webinar on January 14, 2020, at 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST to provide answers to your questions about DEED grants and scholarships. For more information about DEED scholarships, visit...
Hiring for Hydro, Seattle – Apply Now!
The Hydropower Foundation's Hiring for Hydro 2020 event will take place on February 19, 2020, at the Hyatt Regency Downtown, in Seattle, WA. Be part of the 4th annual Hiring for Hydro — a recruiting and educational event designed to attract and recruit new workforce...
Apply for jobs in the energy industry!
For a current list of energy jobs in Washington, go to: Get Into Energy - Washington Jobs. For a listing of jobs by state, and to search and apply for energy jobs, visit the Get Into Energy jobs site.
Smart Energy Use: Electricity usage projected for the future
Public Power Association's graphic of electricity usage shows as usage increases, energy consumption decreases overall. Read more and see the 30-year projections: https://www.publicpower.org/periodical/article/how-much-electricity-will-we-use-30-years
Public Power Forward Summit, Nov. 2019
The Pubic Power Forward Summit, held Nov. 21-22, in Nashville, is hosted by the American Public Power Association. The summit provides the opportunity for industry partners, strategic thinkers, and subject matter experts to discover new industry trends, technologies,...
Pursuing an energy career? DEED scholarship application opens Dec. 1
The American Public Power Association’s Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Development (DEED) program funds research, pilot projects, and education to improve the operations and services of public power utilities. The DEED Program offers four types of funding for...