Center of Excellence for Clean Energy

ASES Solar 2025: Innovation for Universal Renewable Energy Access
2025-08-04 08:00 - 2025-08-06 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of Colorado Boulder, 1669 Euclid Avenue, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is proud to present SOLAR 2025, the annual National Solar Conference, under the theme “Innovation for Universal Renewable Energy Access” on August 4-6 in Boulder, Colorado. This year, the conference will return to a fully in-person format as ASES brings together thought leaders, researchers, industry professionals, advocates, and enthusiasts in a collaborative space to drive forward the renewable energy transition. SOLAR 2025 will feature inspiring keynote speakers, interactive panel discussions, technical sessions, hands-on workshops, and vibrant networking opportunities.
Registration:

Single day Pass: $400
NABCEP Course: $250
Full Conference Pass: $800

AGI Day 2025
2025-08-20 09:00 - 18:30 | Washington State University Tri-Cities, 2700 Crimson Way, Richlabd, WA, 99354, United States
Washington State University and The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory invite you to join AGI Day 2025: Building and Operating an Affordable, Reliable, and Secure Regional Grid.

Registration is live!

Green Transportation Summit & Expo
2025-08-26 08:00 - 2025-08-28 15:00 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
The Green Transportation Summit and Expo (GTSE) is the Pacific Northwest’s premier event for collaboration among industry professionals, fleets, public entities, and stakeholders dedicated to sustainable transportation. This year, the conference will recenter around its core: the fleets, policies, and infrastructure crucial to progressing the green transportation industry.
Now in its 15th year, GTSE 2025 will feature its densely packed schedule with a high-energy expo hall, Ride and Drive event, and agenda. Co-located with RE+ Northwest 2025, the event will highlight solar, storage, wind energy, and electric vehicle infrastructure integration. Join us in Tacoma to join the force on mission to “Accelerate to Zero”.

Time & LocationAugust 26, 2025, 8:00am- August 28, 2025, 3:00pm
Early Bird TicketsSale Ends May 15, 2025
Full Conference Pass, $499-Includes Ride and Drive, 3-day session pass, expo hall pass, welcome reception, and expo reception
One Day Pass, Tues & Wed, $299– Does not include lunch
One Day Pass, Thurs, $209– Does not include lunch
Lunch Ticket, $55-If desired to go with the single day passes

RE+ 25: Renewing What's Possible
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-11 | The Venetian Expo, 201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
RE+ 25
Powered by Solar Energy Industries Association and Smart Electric Power Alliance

RE+ brings the modern energy industry together to foster a cleaner future. 2024 marked its 20th year as the largest and most comprehensive event in North America for the clean energy industry. What began as Solar Power International (SPI) has evolved into RE+, uniting an extensive alliance of renewable energy leaders for multiple days of programming and networking opportunities. Today, RE+ incorporates business opportunities and education content across the clean energy industry including solar, energy storage, hydrogen, microgrids, EV charging and infrastructure, and wind energy.

Agenda includes topics such as:

Business Intelligence: Workforce, ESG, Communications
Grid Modernization & Resilience
Market Trends: Transmission and Distribution, Load Growth, Electrification
Regulatory Innovation and Policy Drivers
Technology Trends: Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Geothermal, Hydrogen, Microgrids, Solar, Wind

There is also lots to see in the Expo hall and networking events.

Northwest Renewable Hydrogen Conference 2025
2025-09-16 | The Avenue, 631 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Northwest Renewable Hydrogen Conference

Join the Renewable Hydrogen Alliance at the 2025 Northwest Renewable Hydrogen Conference – the longest running and only locally led hydrogen conference in the Pacific Northwest. Returning to Portland, OR on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, this year’s conference will focus on the latest policy and project developments in our region and give you the opportunity to network with RHA members, policy partners, and local industry leaders.

The Conference will also include exclusive RHA member only networking opportunities on Monday, September 15, and will conclude with RHA’s Annual Member Meeting on Wednesday, September 17.

Did you miss early bird registration? Value registration available until August 16th!
Registration:

RHA Member: $300
Non-Member: $550

Sessions include:

Leading from the Legislature: Hydrogen Policy Champions
She Flies With Her Own Wings: Oregon Hydrogen Leadership
Promise of a Hydrogen Economy: Community and Stakeholder Impacts
PNW Hydrogen Market Liftoff: Clean Fuels Across the Economy

See speakers leading hydrogen in the PNW:

Chris Green, President, Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association
Janine Benner, Director, Oregon Department of Energy
Shiloh Burgess, Government Affairs Manager, Douglas County Public Utility District
And more!

2025 Seattle Fusion Week
2025-09-29 - 2025-09-30 | Washington State University, Everett, 915 N Broadway, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
Join fusion energy companies, elected officials, research institutions, NGOs and more for educational presentations and a networking reception. 2025 Seattle Fusion Week will take place in-person in Seattle and Everett on September 29-30.
Email Lindsay McCormick, Policy & Program Manager, CleanTech Alliance (lindsay@cleantechalliance.org) with any questions.

Agenda includes panels, booths, and networking at WSU Everett, keynote + networking reception at Future of Flight Museum.

Registration

Early Bird Ticket – Monday, Sept, 29th | Full Day and Reception: $205.00, $175.00
Reception Only Ticket | Monday, September 29th | Future of Flight Museum: $75.00, $45.00

Speakers include:

Dr. Christopher Keane, Senior Advisor to the Provost and Executive Vice President, Professor of Physics, Washington State University
Kate Kelly, Chief of Staff, Avalanche Energy
Alex Cheung, Director of Design Integration, Zap Energy
Dr. Greg Van Dyk, CEO, Altrusion
Ryan Umstattd, VP of Product & Partnerships, Zap Energy

Green Hydrogen Summit West Coast
2025-09-30 08:00 - 2025-10-01 17:00 | The Westin Hotel, Seattle, 1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
The hydrogen industry is at a pivotal moment in its evolution. The groundbreaking policy advancements of 2023, including the introduction of 45V tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the allocation of $7 billion for regional clean hydrogen hubs through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, have set new benchmarks for the sector.
Connect with industry leaders, gain invaluable insights, and play a role in shaping the future of clean energy. This is your chance to explore the vast opportunities presented by Green Hydrogen and to position yourself at the forefront of a global transformation.

Key themes include: establishing a price for hydrogen training, best practices to secure finance for projects, how green hydrogen will be stored and transported, how to secure grid capacity for projects in a competitive market, hydrogen derivitives including green ammonia and e-fuels, and how to decarbonize heavy industry with green hydrogen.

Agenda includes networking, keynote panels, and afternoon tracks for hydrogen producers and offtakers.

Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2025
The Westin Hotel, Seattle WA
Tickets: $1599

Clean Currents 2025
2025-10-14 - 2025-10-17 | David L Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join the National Hydropower Association in the City of Bridges to make water power connections that can transform your career, your operation — and our industry. This region, nestled among three rivers, is a growing powerhouse for water power production, with innovative projects coming online bringing steady, sustainable power to residents and businesses. With rivers and reservoirs galore, Pittsburgh is the perfect setting for your visit to Clean Currents.
Explore what’s new and notable in our industry and learn directly from subject matter experts, top tier power producers and dynamic suppliers.

Agenda highlights:

Activities such as golf, yoga, bike tours, river clean up, happy hour, and FishSafe Runners 5k
Deep dive workshops on topics such as Equipment Fitness-for-Service Assessments,Fish Passage, and From Risk to Resilience: Strategies for Spillway Safety, Debris Control, and Climate Resilient Power Generation
Career expo at the University of Pittsburg
Presentation sessions covering topics such as Genereation Equipment, Dam Safety, Production Planning (including use of lithium-ion batteries for short-term storage)- roundtable dialogues, and Waterpower Intelligence Theater – Hurricane Helene: Part 1 of 2: Forecasts, Preparation, and Managing the Event; Public Interactions, Social Media, and False Information

Registration:

Full Conference
NHA Member
$1,450

Standard Rate
$1,725

Power Producer
NHA Member
$495

Standard Rate
$695

Single Day
NHA Member
$750

Standard Rate
$925

*See the Registration page for group rates, add-ons, and other information.
Early bird rates are available until July 25.

2025 Washington Solar Summit
2025-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 | South Seattle College, 6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA, 98106, United States
The 20th Solar Washington conference Advancing Solar in a Time of Uncertainty explores the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of solar energy. As the public, businesses, and industry navigate shifting state and federal budgets and policies, market dynamics, technological advancements, and environmental concerns, this event brings together experts, innovators, and other collaborators to discuss strategies for resilience and growth. Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends, policy developments, financial models, and technological breakthroughs that can drive solar adoption forward despite uncertain conditions.

Through the keynote, panel discussions, and networking, the conference serves as a crucial platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and actionable solutions to advance solar energy in a rapidly changing landscape.
The 2025 Solar Summit will be held on October 24 at South Seattle College.

Tickets:Early registration (until July 31)

Member: $175
Non-member: $225
Community Org, Student, Unemployed, Retired- Member: $75
Community Org, Student, Unemployed, Retired- Non-Member: $95

Women in Energy Symposium
2025-11-04 08:00 - 2025-11-06 17:00 | Hotel Paso Del Norte, Autograph Collection, 10 Henry Trost Court, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
Celebrating how far women have come in the energy sector and addressing how far we’ve yet to go! Women are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. This program addresses some of the evolving opportunities and challenges that women face and advocates for workplace inclusion and teamwork across gender, racial, and generational demographics. Everyone is invited to attend the Women in Energy Symposium whether or not you identify as a woman.

Women in Energy Symposium participants join together to explore areas such as leadership, education, networking and mentorship.
Agenda includes networking and topics such as:

Scalable, Stable, Smart: Data Centers in the Grid Flex Revolution
Post-Pandemic Supply Chain: The New Normal
The Juggle Is Real: Work-Life Balance Across Life Stages

Registration

Early Bird (through Sept. 9, 2025): $749
Regular: $849

Guest tickets are available for $150 and allow for a personal guest (who does not work in the energy industry) to accompany a registered attendee at the event. Guest registration includes all meals and receptions.

2025 CleanTech Innovation Showcase
2025-11-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Hyatt at Olive 8, Seattle, 1635 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join CleanTech Alliance for their 12th annual CleanTech Innovation Showcase.
The event will include:

Informative Keynote on Sector Trends
Presenting Companies with Emerging Technologies
Opportunity to Tour the Innovation Cluster Pavilion
Networking, Demonstrations, and Exhibitor Booths
Breakfast, Lunch, and Happy Hour Receptions
Key topics such as carbon management, NW Innovation Clusters, regional economic development priorities, entrepreneur resources, and policy priorities

Transmission & Distribution Conference 2025
2025-11-11 08:00 - 2025-11-12 17:00 | Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
CEATI’s annual Transmission & Distribution Conference will take place on November 11-12, 2025 in Orlando, FL! Join industry leaders and experts to explore cutting-edge technology innovations, strategies for electrification, and solutions to accelerate the transition to a carbon-free energy future.

Specific sessions will focus on the following themes:

Distribution Systems of the Future
Resilient and Sustainable Transmission Systems
Innovations in Substations and Protection Systems
Integrated Vegetation Management and T&D Systems for a Climate-Resilient Grid
Future-Ready Grid Planning and Operations
Grounding & Lightning

Registration pricing for General Admission (Non-CEATI Members) is $1,495.
Members should register through the My CEATI Portal).

CEWD Workforce Development Summit
2025-11-18 08:00 - 2025-11-20 17:00 | Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf, 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
Powering People: The 2025 CEWD Workforce Development Summit

This year’s Summit, themed Powering People, is designed to fuel industry workforce development leaders and their work in cultivating and preparing future talent who will drive the energy sector forward. Prepare for three days of insightful sessions focused on partnerships, potential, and progress, all underpinned by a spirit of innovation.

This year’s summit will host workshops and topics such as:

A full day private, closed-door convening for Chief Human Resources Officers
Disruption Alert: Challenging the Status Quo of WFD
Powering Workforce Readiness: Simulation and VR for Skill Development in the Energy Sector
First Look: DOE’s New Workforce Development Strategy
From Partnership to Pipeline: Designing Regional Workforce Development Coalitions
Creating Effective Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways: Preparing Candidates for Skilled Trades
And so much more!

Member Pricing
Non-Member Pricing

Early Bird Registration: $750 (expires Aug. 15)
Early Bird Registration: $1,100 (expires Aug. 15)

General Registration: $950
General Registration: $1,400

Last-Minute Registration: $1,100
Last-Minute Registration: $1,500

2026 NWHA Annual Conference
2026-02-24 08:00 - 2026-02-26 16:00 | Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 West 6th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Join NWHA for the 45th Annual NWHA Conference, the premier gathering for hydropower professionals across the Northwest and beyond. This year’s conference brings together utilities, regulators, consultants, technology providers, project developers, and nonprofit and agency partners for three days of cutting‑edge technical content, policy discussion, peer exchange, and networking that shapes the future of clean energy.

Experience networking opportunities, workshops, panels, deep dives, and case studies. Key themes include:

Regulatory & policy outlooks (federal, state, and regional scale)
Environmental compliance & mitigation strategies
Dam safety, asset management, and reliability
Emerging topics (e.g., energy storage integration, climate resilience, grid dynamics)

Register before January 20, 2026 to take advantage of early bird rates!

2026 Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference
2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-04 17:00 | University of Washington, Huskey Union Building, 4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98195, United States
Join WOHESC in the heart of the Evergreen State for three days of inspiring keynotes, collaborative sessions, and meaningful dialogue. Through thought-provoking discussions and action-driven programming, explore how to cultivate just, inclusive solutions for a more sustainable future — on campuses, in communities, and across the systems shaping our world.

Registration

Faculty & Staff: $255
Students: $149
General Admission: $269

AEE West Energy Conference & Expo
2026-03-11 08:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00 | Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Experience AEE West, the premier event for energy professionals across the U.S. west coast. Innovators, decision-makers, and solution providers gather to explore new strategies, connect with industry experts, and be part of the conversation driving the future of energy.
Over the course of two days, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, decision-makers, and tech innovators focused on energy efficiency, renewable solutions, and modernizing our grid. But AEE West is more than just a marketplace of ideas; it’s a launchpad for action. Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and connections you need to drive your organization toward its energy goals, including achieving net-zero emissions and embracing sustainable practices.

Topics include:

AI
Renewables
Grid Capacity and Readniess
Transportation and Infrastructure
Workforce Development
and more!

Why attend?
Hear from experts, engage in technical sessions, experience the technology expo, and expand your network.
Attendees include certified energy managers, executives, energy and project engineers, managers and accountants, and more.

Registration

Early Bird Pricing (until Feb. 11)

AEE Members: $495
Non-member: $695
Government & Non-profit: $595

Regular Pricing

AEE Members: $595
Non-member: $795
Government & Non-profit: $695

RE+ Microgrids 2026
2026-03-11 08:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, WA, 77010, United States
RE+ Microgrids is a microgrid-focused event including DC and hybrid AC/DC microgrids. The program, supported by industry-leading partner EMerge Alliance and powered by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), will highlight the role microgrids play in today’s energy landscape. Education sessions will focus on both behind-the-meter and front-of-the meter applications and relevant advocacy and policy areas.

Registration

Full Conference Pass

$725 (SEIA Premium Level or SEPA member price)
$855 (nonmember)

Expo Hall Pass

$100 (SEIA Premium Level or SEPA member price)
$125 (nonmember)

Agenda includes networking, sessions, and workshops such as:

The Policy Puzzle: How Regulations Are Shaping Microgrid Deployment
Defending and Defining the Value of Resilience
Energy Exchange: Microgrid Discussions

Hydropower Conference 2026
2026-03-17 08:00 - 2026-03-18 17:00 | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, 1 Market Place, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
For more than 15 years, CEATI has gathered utility leaders, experts and influencers at this prestigious event to share practical insights and breakthrough developments shaping the future of hydropower. Our 2026 event will host over 700 utility professionals from a variety of leadership roles, including Dam Safety Engineers, Hydro Plant Managers, Engineering Directors, Hydrologists, Water Resource Managers and Business Executives.

The 2026 Conference will be organized into four primary tracks covering:

Dam Safety
Plant Equipment
Operations and Planning
Pumped Storage Hydro

Registration:

General Admission (Non-CEATI Members): $1,695 USD
CEATI member utilities should register through the My CEATI Portal

2026 Engineering & Operations Conference and Trade Show
2026-04-13 08:00 - 2026-04-16 17:00 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Portland, WA, 97232, United States
Join more than 1,000 public power professionals from across the West for the region’s largest electric utility event. Over three days, you’ll gain practical insights from 26 breakout sessions, explore the latest products and innovations with more than 250 exhibitors, and connect with peers from utilities across the Western U.S. Strengthen your skills, earn continuing education credits, and experience the energy of the industry through live equipment displays, networking events, and hands-on pre-conference workshops offered Monday afternoon (separate registration required).

Who should attend?
Electric utility engineering and operations personnel, as well as those in information technology, safety, purchasing, environmental, accounting, communications, or any area where a more in-depth knowledge of engineering and operations would be beneficial.

Registration:

Member Early Bird (through 2/28/26): $825
Member Standard: $1,025
Non-member Early Bird (through 2/28/26): $1,240
Non-member Standard: $1,440

Offshore Technology Conference
2026-05-04 07:00 - 2026-05-07 17:00 | NRG Park, 8600 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX, 77054, United States
Steering Offshore Energy Innovation into the Future emphasizes the pivotal role oil and gas, along with other emerging offshore energy sources, will play in shaping a sustainable and energy-secure future. As the global demand for cleaner, more efficient energy solutions grows, offshore energy solutions are at the forefront of this evolution.
Innovations in offshore wind, tidal, and wave energy are gaining momentum, transforming how we harness renewable resources from the ocean. By integrating cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices,the offshore energy sector is not only advancing traditional energy sources but also accelerating the development of alternative solutions. Together, these efforts are steering the future of offshore energy—leading the charge towards a balanced, sustainable energy mix that will power generations to come.

Agenda includes:

University R&D Showcase
Technical Sessions
Keynote Speaker Series
Around the World Series
Networking Events
Energy4Me High School Teacher STEM Workshop

Registration

Early Bird: Jan. 26 – Mar. 2
Standard: Mar. 3 – April 22
On-Site: April 23 – May 7
Prices vary for members, nonmembers, students, and the R&D showcase

Women in Leadership Symposium
2026-05-07 08:30 - 16:30 | Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, 9401 Farwest Drive Southwest, Lakewood, WA, 98498, United States
Register today for this FREE event!

About the Symposium:
A one-day conference uniting women leaders across emergency management and public safety to build resilience, connection, and steady leadership. Join students, professionals, faculty, and hiring leaders from cybersecurity, EMS, fire, law enforcement, and occupational safety & health for a powerful one-day leadership experience.

Why Attend?

Inspiring Speakers
Leadership Panels
Cross-Sector Networking
Resilient Leadership Tools
Meaningful mentorship and connection

2026 ANS Annual Conference
2026-05-31 14:00 - 2026-06-03 17:00 | Sheraton Denver Downtown, 1550 Court Place, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
With the theme of “Net Out & Power Up”, this year’s ANS Annual Conference explores the pivotal moment facing nuclear energy. The fusion sector is racing to achieve net energy gain, while the fission industry is focused on scaling up commercial advanced nuclear systems to deliver real value.

Agenda Highlights:

Advanced Reactor International Safeguards Workshop
Technical Sessions
Radiation Transport with the PENTRAN Simulation Suite Workshop
Technolgy of Fusion Energy

Registration:

ANS Member: $1,345
Non-Member: $1,645
ANS Member, one day: $749
Non-Member, one-day: $899
