Center of Excellence for Clean Energy

Up and Atom STEAM Day: Engineering with Tacoma Public Utilities
2025-02-20 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tacoma Public Library, Wheelock Branch, 3722 North 26th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98407, United States
Celebrate Engineering week with Tacoma Public Utilities!
Every project has criteria and constraints, and when you want to make something new, you may have to keep trying until you get it right. This week you’ll get a chance to take on a new engineering project of your own with the help of Engineers and Engineering technicians from Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU). Plus, attendees can explore photos and models of TPU dams and other utility infrastructure to learn about how TPU keeps our city powered.

Suitable for:Grades K-8
Language:English
Additional Details:Tacoma Public Library, Wheelock Branch Community Room

Perkins Coie Lunch Series: Battery Materials
2025-02-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Perkins Coie Seattle Office, 1201 3rd Ave #4900, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join CleanTech Alliance and listen to featured speaker Dr. Guang Yang, R&D staff scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Learn about a thin, flexible solid-state electrolyte developed at ORNL that could potentially double the energy storage capacity of Li batteries, paving the way for longer-lasting electric vehicles, cell phones, and laptops.

Ticket PricesMember: $35.00Non-Member: $50
Register to attend.

Dr. Guang Yang is an electrochemical material scientist with extensive experience in materials, devices, and advanced operando characterization tools development for next-generation batteries and sustainable energy conversion technologies.

POWERGEN International
2025-02-11 08:00 - 2025-02-13 17:00 | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St,, Dallas, TX, 75202, United States
POWERGEN International® stands as the premier networking and business hub for power generation professionals and solution providers. Bringing together power producers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, OEMs, and large-scale energy users, it serves as a platform to explore innovative solutions amid the shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. POWERGEN fosters a progressive environment for our core audience, supporting their evolution, while also attracting new energy professionals embracing the clean energy movement towards Destination 2050.

Trending Topics:

Hydrogen
Nuclear
Battery Storage
Decarbonization

Registration Rates:(before 2/8/25)

Conference: $895
Exhibition (Supplier): $545
Exhibition (Non Supplier): $280
Student: $200

Power Supply Conference
2025-01-29 07:30 - 18:00 | Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland, WA, 97220, United States
The NWPPA Power Supply Conference provides the expertise and insight needed to inform power supply decisions. In this new era of dynamic resource options and challenges, managing and planning for power resources and costs have never been more critical to utilities and their consumers. The 2025 Power Supply Conference will educate, encourage discussion, and provide a venue for attendees to share best practices related to current issues and topics important to electric utilities in the West.

Rates

Early Bird (ends 12/29/2024):

Utility Member: $300
Associate Member: $450
Non-Member: $600

Standard:

Utility Member: $375
Associate Member: $525
Non-Member: $675

Agenda
Coming soon!

Women in Trades 2025
2025-01-16 16:30 - 19:30 | Tacoma Public Utilities, 3628 S 35th St, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Are you a woman interested in a trade at the City of Tacoma?

Join TPU in a non-formal setting to:

Hear from female leaders within the City of Tacoma
Discuss a career within a trade
Learn about career advancement
Hear first-hand accounts of what it’s like to be a female journey-level employee
Understand the hiring process, salaries and benefits
Ask questions you might otherwise be hesitant to ask

This is a forum where you will have the opportunity to discuss a potential career path of Trades! The City of Tacoma has many amazing opportunities within Power, Water, Rail, Environmental Services, & Public Works! This will be a chance to discuss the recruitment process, get interview advice, and talk to women currently in these roles.

Agenda:
4:30 p.m. Welcome to Women in Trades 2025
4:40 p.m. Overview of Trade Offerings at City of Tacoma
5:20 p.m. Application Process
5:40 p.m. Q&A Panel
6:20 p.m. Networking Hour

Attend in-person or virtually! Follow the link below to register.

AI-Powered Homes: The Future of Smarter Living
2025-01-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Northeastern University Seattle, 401 Terry Avenue North #103, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Agenda:

11:30am-12:00pm Lunch & networking
12:00pm-12:40pm Speaker presentation
12:40pm-1:00pm Audience Q&A

Step into the world of smart homes with Dr. Draguna Vrabie as she reveals how AI is changing the way we live. From energy-saving systems that learn your daily routines to devices that respond instantly to your needs, AI is making homes more intelligent and efficient than ever. Dr. Draguna will break down how her research is pushing the boundaries of smart technology, helping to create homes that are safer, greener, and more convenient. Whether it’s optimizing energy use or making everyday tasks easier, learn how AI-driven innovation is shaping the next generation of living spaces.

Tacoma Public Utilities: In-Person Engineering Mix & Mingle
2025-01-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Tacoma Public Utilities, 3628 S 35th St, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Explore the breadth of careers we offer in engineering at the City and TPU. Learn about the exciting and innovative projects we work on. Ask questions of our engineering professionals in one-to-one or small group casual settings. Inquire about the internships and full time employment opportunities available.
WHAT IS A MIX & MINGLE? A Mix & Mingle is your opportunity to meet with our engineer professionals and learn about what it’s like to work at the City of Tacoma, what types of projects we work on, and get the chance to explore the various engineering disciplines like electrical, mechanical, civil, environmental, structural, chemical, computer science, and engineering technician. During the two hours you will hear some very brief presentations and then spend most of your time engaging with our engineering staff, asking questions, learning about their personal career journeys, and finding out about the different career pathways in engineering.
IS THE MIX & MINGLE FOR YOU? If you are a student, an engineer minded professional in the community, simply interested in exploring the different education and work pathways to get into the engineering field and all that entails, or don’t quite know exactly what you want to do, but engineering intrigues you, the Mix & Mingles are for you.

To register for this FREE event, follow the link to the registration page on the City’s jobsite and click “Apply” to either or both of the Mix and Mingles. Once you let them know you are coming, you will receive more information.

Tacoma Public Utilities: Virtual Engineering Mix & Mingle
2025-01-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom

CEWD Workforce Development Summit
2024-11-19 08:00 - 2024-11-21 17:00 | Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf, 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
Save the date!
The 2024 annual CEWD Workforce Development Summit will be held November 19-21, at The Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf (480 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024).
The annual Summit brings hundreds of industry professionals together for critical conversations and action-focused dialogues about developing a skilled, diverse energy workforce. Programming is for everyone whose role touches workforce development – operations, HR, DE&I, talent acquisition, data analytics, workforce planning, ERGs, educators, state energy workforce consortia leaders, and others.

JumpStart Contractor Reception & Open House
2024-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Georgetown Ballroom, 5623 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
Join the King County Executive Climate Office for the Fall Contractor Reception and Open House! During this time of historic investment in clean energy through the Inflation Reduction Act, it is critical to build strong networks of skilled professionals deploying clean energy.
This event will recognize the incredible work of our existing JumpStart Network members and welcomes new contractors to learn more about joining the JumpStart Network

What to expect:

Network with other clean energy and green building businesses and program staff
Discover how to become a JumpStart host site for a young clean energy trainee at no cost to your business
Explore workshops and resources to help your business navigate government contracting and take advantage of new platforms and incentives for home electrification
Enjoy refreshments and light appetizers!

Can’t make the event? No problem! Sign-up on our JumpStart interest form to schedule a meeting with our team here.
Don’t miss this chance to network, learn, and contribute to a sustainable future! If you have any questions, please email Dani Hurula at dhurula@kingcounty.gov

Fall 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
2024-11-13 08:00 - 19:00 | University of Washington, Huskey Union Building, 4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98195, United States
Join the Coalition on November 13 in Seattle for the fall Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Hear the latest on energy issues in our region and learn from peers’ experiences within the clean energy transition in a tabletop discussion. Expert panelists will discuss how to support energy affordability as we make needed investments and upgrades to decarbonize our economy, the successes and opportunities in advancing Tribal energy projects, and the movement to connect the West in an independently governed energy market including the “hot off the press” new Pathways Initiative governance proposal to be released in early November.

Panels include: Maintaining affordability as the region invests in a modern, decarbonized energy system; Successes and opportunities in Tribal-led clean energy development; Connecting the West in an independently governed electricity market.
Stick around afterwards for the Clean Energy Awards Reception from 5pm – 7pm at the HUB.
Ticket Prices-

Member: $189
Non-Member: $239

Public Power Forum 2024
2024-10-24 11:30 - 17:00 | Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States
Public Power Forum 2024

On the Fast Track to a Cleaner Tomorrow

​Energy Northwest’s 27th Annual Public Power Forum is Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 at Three Rivers Convention Center, in Kennewick, Washington.
Designed with energy, utility and public power professionals in mind, the forum features forward-thinking presentations and discussions on grid resilience, federal funding opportunities, workforce development,transportation electrification, advanced nuclear energy and more.
Register now!

The day starts with lunch at 11:30, speakers, breakout sessions, a new nuclear update, and reception.

Breakout sessions include:

Competing for Resiliency: Energy Storage & Grid Batteries
Accelerate Your Investments: Direct Pay, LCFC, Tax Incentives
Revving Up Renewable Energy: The Geothermal Advantage
Digital Pit Crew: Enhancing Cyber Security in Energy Systems

Seattle Fusion Week 2024
2024-10-21 08:00 - 2024-10-23 17:00
Join fusion energy companies, elected officials, research institutions, NGOs and more for educational presentations and a networking reception. 2024 Seattle Fusion Week will take place in-person in Seattle and Everett from October 21-23.
The first day starts with a networking lunch at the Perkins Coie Seattle Offices and a chance to learn about the state of fusion energy. Day two starts the morning at WSU Everett, with the afternoon at Everett Community College. Day three also takes place at WSU Everett with two specialized tracks for students/educators/curriculum deciders and policymakers/employers.

Ticket Prices, Members:

Day 1 $35
Day 2 $125
Day 3 $40

Ticket Prices, Non-Members:

Day 1 $50
Day 2 $175
Day 3 80

Register now for early bird prices!

Clean Currents 2024
2024-10-07 08:00 - 2024-10-10 17:00 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Portland, WA, 97232, United States
Designed with industry input and driven by industry needs, proceeds from Clean Currents will fund NHA’s work to secure water power’s place as a climate-friendly, renewable, and reliable energy source that serves national environmental, energy, and economic policy objectives. At Clean Currents, you’ll see that hydro is heading toward a more sustainable future for the industry!
The schedule includes networking opportunities, technical tours, sessions, and exhibits.

Registration Rates
Full ConferenceNHA Member: $1400Standard: $1650
Single DayNHA Member: $750Standard: $875
View Registration Information for special rates.

Who should attend?
All involved in waterpower have a place at Clean Currents.

Power Producers/Generators
Manufacturers/Suppliers
Project Developers
Service Providers
Government Agencies
Non-profit Organizations
Academia
and more!

RiverFest
2024-10-05 | Columbia Park, Kennewick, WA, 2811 W 2nd Ave, Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States
RiverFest is a FREE, fun, and educational family event, featuring exhibitors, vendors, and entertainment to showcase all the benefits of the Federal Columbia River Power System and highlight the four lower Snake River dams including navigation, irrigation, recreation and power.
Celebrate our rivers, experience hands on learning, and check out the vendors- including food, music, and entertainment.
People of all ages will find something fun to do and learn about at RiverFest!

2024 Solar Summit - Illuminating the Future: Solar's Crucial Role in the Clean Energy Transition
2024-10-04 07:30 - 17:00 | Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Washington State Solar Summit 2024Illuminating the Future: Solar’s Crucial Role in the Clean Energy Transition

Hosted by Solar Washington since 2015 the Washington State Solar Summit is an important annual information gathering and networking event for solar industry stakeholders including manufacturers, distributors, engineers, consultants and installers, representatives from utilities, municipalities and tribes, legislators/policy makers, educators, students, advocacy organizations/nonprofits, financial lenders, and more.

Some of the sessions you can expect to see at the Solar Summit include:

The Future of Solar
Decarbonization and Electrification
Future Role of Utilities
Batteries, Storage, Mount and other Residential Innovations

Ticket Prices:

Member: $175
Non-member: $225

Early registration prices end July 31

The 2024 Solar Summit will be held at Shoreline Community College, Friday, October 4, 2024.

Perkins Coie Lunch Series: Geothermal Energy
2024-09-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Perkins Coie Seattle Office, 1201 3rd Ave #4900, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
The CleanTech Alliance Lunch Series presents notable clean tech executive speakers for a monthly conversation followed by networking with cleantech industry leaders from across the region.
Dive into how geothermal energy can help achieve decarbonization goals. Learn about various methods of geothermal energy production for different types of facilities and large-scale sites. Delve into the regulatory considerations, incentives, and policies designed to support manufacturers and other clean energy in adopting this sustainable energy source.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
More details coming soon!

Ticket Prices

Member: $35
Non-member: $50

Ticketeting closes Sept. 10, 2024

AGI Day 2024
2024-08-28 09:00 - 18:30 | Washington State University Tri-Cities, 2700 Crimson Way, Richlabd, WA, 99354, United States
AGI Day 2024: Nexus of Power Systems Engineering and Advanced Analytics Toward a Resilient and Decarbonized Grid
The agenda includes breakfast, speakers from PNNL and WSU, a keynote presentation by BPA vice president of transmission engineering and technical services, research highlight presentations, and more!

Registration is live!

Green Transportation Summit & Expo
2024-08-20 08:00 - 2024-08-22 17:00 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
The 13th Annual Green Transportation Summit & Expo will feature networking opportunities, informative sessions, workshops, vehicle demonstrations, and more! Co-located with RE+ Northwest 2024, the event will highlight solar, storage, wind, and electric vehicle infrastructure integration.

August 20-24, 2024
Buy tickets now for Early Bird Pricing until May 31, 2024.

Hydro Think Tank PNW
2024-08-13 - 2024-08-15 | Rocky Reach Dam & Visitors Center, 5000 State Hwy 97A, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
The PNW Hydro Think Tank™ Competition is for students attending a community college, trade school, or university.
Compete as part of a team to explore innovative solutions to a hydropower and renewable energy challenge for a chance to win cash prizes provided by the Hydropower Foundation!
Students are responsible for getting to the competition. Food & lodging will be provided.

Save the Date!

August 13-15, 2024
Rocky Reach Dam & Visitors Center, Wenatchee, WA

Deadline to apply is May 15, 2024
Don’t miss an this opportunity to network with waterpower professionals and invest in your future!

HYDROVISION International
2024-07-15 08:00 - 2024-07-18 17:00 | Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Join HYDROVISION International and more than 1,200 hydro enthusiasts in celebrating 30 years of hydro excellence.
The event, celebrating its 30th anniversary, will bring together power producers, utilities, consultants, hydro energy users, engineering companies and more.

Ticket prices and dates vary:

Education, July 15-18
Exhibition, July 17-18
All Access passes
Ticketed events within the schedule

2024 CleanTech Innovation Showcase
2024-06-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Hyatt at Olive 8, Seattle, 1635 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join CleanTech Alliance for the 11th annual Innovation Showcase and look forward to:

Informative keynotes on sector trends
Presenting companies with emerging technologies
Opportunity to tour the Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator Pavilion
Networking
Demonstrations
Exhibitor booths
Breakfast, lunch, and happy hour receptions

Explore key topics impacting the cleantech landscape today, including:

Emerging companies
Funding
Materials & carbon
Energy & the grid

Ticket Prices:

Member: $299
Non-member: $399
Student Ticket: $99

* General Tickets close May 24th, Student Tickets close June 6th

Make the most of your visit. The host hotel is within walking distance of Pike Place Market, the monorail to experience the Space Needle and Seattle Center, or visit the nearby Climate Pledge Arena.

Solar 2024: Connecting Technology & Policy
2024-05-20 08:00 - 2024-05-23 17:00 | George Washington University, 800 21st St NW, Washington, DC, 20052, United States
With multiple attendance options, and speakers including policymakers, executives, and leading clean energy experts this is an event you don’t want to miss!
With the solar energy and energy efficiency sectors changing at an unprecedented pace, this conference helps participants understand changes and opportunities in the industry.

Conference registration includes a one-year Professional or Student ASES Membership (new/renewal), access to conference proceedings, all lunches, and the Opening Reception. Banquets, workshops, and tours are purchased separately.

Registration

In person 4-day pass: $900
Virtual 4-day pass: $275
Additional workshops: $250-500
Sponsor a student: $250

Attendees include:

Educators
Contractors
Engineers
Installers
Policymakers
Solar Enthusiasts
Students

Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
2024-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 | The Grove Hotel, 245 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, WA, 83702, United States
Join the NW Energy Coalition on May 7 in Boise for the Spring Conference! Network with peers in the clean energy community and hear from experts on the pressing energy issues in the region.
Ticket Prices

Members: $129
Non-members: $179

Panel topics include:

Affordable, reliable energy services and Columbia basin salmon recovery
Ensuring electricity markets and transmission expansion benefits Northwest communities
Protecting consumers and communities as the region decarbonizes

Offshore Technology Conference
2024-05-06 08:00 - 2024-05-09 17:00 | NRG Park, 8600 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX, 77054, United States
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters.
As the world transitions to a more sustainable and low-carbon future, no other event provides attendees with more diverse conversations focused on the latest developments needed to accelerate the global energy mix.
Tickets are available for members and non-members in 1-day and 4-day passes.

Event details:

May 6-9, 2024
NRG Park, Houston, TX
1,300+ exhibitors

Speaker topics include the Power of Green Hydrogen, Environmental Footprints and Economic Impacts of Energy, The Move from Offshore Oil and Gas to Offshore Wind, and The Future of Offshore Wind: Opportunities and Challenges.

Building the Future Energy Workforce
2024-04-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Big Bend Community College, 7611 Bolling Street NE, Moses Lake, WA, 98837, United States
Save the Date!
Clean tech manufacturers are emerging in Moses Lake and are working closely with Big Bend Community College to support workforce training opportunities. Meet the companies, such as Group14, Sila and REC Silicon, and discover how they are bringing more than high tech products to our community.
Join us for this FREE event hosted at Big Bend Community College!
Meet the clean tech companies calling Moses Lake home, listen to expert panels, and take a tour of the labs!
Register here

Perkins Coie Lunch Series: Offshore Wind Grid Integration
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Perkins Coie Seattle Office, 1201 3rd Ave #4900, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
April Perkins Coie Lunch Series – Offshore Wind: Grid Integration
What’s the future of offshore wind on the West Coast? What opportunities could the technology offer utilities looking to diversify their energy portfolios?
Join CleanTech Alliance for an exploratory lunch conversation and networking event with speakers from PNNL, NREL, and Seattle City Light.

Mark your calendars!

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Noon – 1:30 PM

Ticket Pricing:Member- $35Non-Member- $50
Learn more and register here.

Enlighten Women's Forum
2024-03-21 07:00 - 14:00 | Renton Technical College, 3000 Northeast 4th Street, Renton, WA, 98056, United States
Register now!
Registration closes Monday, March 11 at 1pm

General Admission: $90
VIP Package: $200(limited to 25 participants)

Agenda includes breakfast and lunch, speakers, breakout sessions, and networking.

Bringing together women in the construction and energy trades to empower them in their careers, create valuable connections with their peers, and foster leadership development in their field.
Join us for a day of inspiring keynotespeeches, interactive workshops, and paneldiscussions led by women in theconstruction and energy trades.

Workforce Development: Creating Successful CleanTech Internship Programs
2024-02-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Perkins Coie Seattle Office, 1201 3rd Ave #4900, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
February Perkins Coie Lunch Series-
Workforce Development: Creating Successful CleanTech Internship Programs
Today’s interns are tomorrow’s leaders.
We invite you to join this dynamic lunch conversation at the Perkins Coie downtown Seattle office to discover what strategies our members are using to design successful training programs for young professionals and how they are tackling key challenges such as bridging generational divides and navigating the shifting demands of remote/hybrid work.
Ticket Pricing:
Member- $35
Non-Member- $50

Featured Speakers:
Alice Massara, Strategic People Programs Manager, Tacoma Power | Tacoma Public Utilities
Melissa Ambrose, Talent Acquisition Manager, McKinstry
Megan Elmore, Talent Acquisition Specialist, McKinstry
Moderator:
Steve Abercrombie, Faculty Coordinator – Sustainable Building Science Technology, South Seattle College

The Economics of Clean Energy
2024-02-05 16:30 - 18:00 | Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Boulevard, Centralia, WA, 98531, United States
You’re invited!
The Economics of Clean Energy: How Lewis County Benefits from the Emerging Clean Energy Economy
Sponsored by the Economic Alliance of Lewis County and Lewis County Transit.

Details:

Feb. 5th, 2024
4:30-6:00pm
Free Admission!
Pre-register with: Dolly@lewiscountyalliance.org
Held at Centralia College: Room TBD
