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Applications Open for Hydropower and Marine Energy Collegiate Competitions
At the final MECC and HCC event, student teams present competition results. Photo by Agata Bogucka, NREL Calling all student innovators looking to make waves in the water power sector! The application windows for the Hydropower Collegiate Competition (HCC) and Marine...
Governor Proclaims Oct. 17 – 22 Careers in Energy Week
Governor Gregoire has proclaimed Oct. 17 – 22 as Careers in Energy Week to promote the need to build a smart-energy workforce. Washington joins 11 other states in supporting the national drive, coordinated by the Center for Energy Workforce Development. Washington...
Consortia Gearing Up for Careers in Energy Week for Students/Faculty
Energy consortia across the country are busy making plans for activities revolving around Careers in Energy Week, which takes place October 17 - 22. At least 12 state consortia are working on or have already succeeded in securing proclamations from their governors...
Snohomish PUD drilling for geothermal power
Snohomish Public Utility District will start drilling for hot water next week, hoping to find enough geothermal heat to eventually build a $100 million, 20-megawatt power plant. The 5,000-foot "deep exploratory well" will be the first of its kind in Washington. Story...
Clean energy future of Oregon depends on conservation, renewables and smart grid
Western states could generate big economic and public health dividends by more aggressively pursuing a low-carbon, clean-energy strategy that relies on renewable energy, conservation and smart grid technologies, according to a new report from the Grid West Group. The...
Participant in Mason County PUD3 Renewable Energy Pilot One to Watch
A Kirkland company working on a groundbreaking project with Mason County PUD No. 3 has been highlighted as one of five smart grid startups to watch in a national technology competition. Visit Mason County PUD 3