Center of Excellence for Clean Energy

Green Hydrogen Summit West Coast
2025-09-30 08:00 - 2025-10-01 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

RiverFest
2025-10-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Columbia Park, Kennewick, WA, 2811 W 2nd Ave, Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States
Businesses, community organizations and people from all walks of life throughout the region join together each year to host RiverFest. 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!

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 Energy Works Forum: Charge Your Future, Discover Energy Careers
2025-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Are you curious about the careers that power the economy, power futures, and power life? Join CEWD for a virtual Career Exploration Journey to explore the diverse and vital energy industry! Discover the wide range of rewarding careers available in the energy ecosystem including nuclear, natural gas, renewable energy (solar, wind, hydropower, battery, etc.), alternative energy sources, petroleum, and the electric power sector.
Whether you’re interested in skilled trades, business and finance, technical roles, engineering, or are not totally sure yet, this event will provide valuable insights into how you can contribute to this essential industry. Speakers will include professionals across the energy spectrum who will share their personal journeys, discuss how the energy industry has shaped their lives, and offer firsthand perspectives on industry trends and opportunities.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, gain advice to guide your career aspirations, learn how to take the first step toward an energy career, and walk away with concrete steps you can take next, whether it’s applying for training, connecting with a company, or learning more.

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

Fall 2025 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
2025-12-03 | Portland State University, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
The NW Energy Coalition’s Fall Clean & Affordable Energy Conference returns on December 3 at Portland State University.

Join utility leaders, policymakers, advocates, and energy experts from across the region to explore solutions for a reliable, equitable, and decarbonized energy future.

This year’s conference will dive into some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the Northwest’s energy transition. We will:

Explore how to meet rapidly growing electricity demand while maintaining reliability, protecting affordability, and achieving carbon reduction targets.
Examine strategies for strengthening community and utility resilience in the face of extreme weather and wildfire risks, with a focus on protecting public health and advancing local energy solutions.
Share insights into the latest research and innovations in transmission planning, from efficiency upgrades to new line proposals, and the vital role of state and Tribal leadership in shaping these efforts from the start.

Ticket PricesMembers: $195Non-Members: $245

Engineering Mix & Mingle
2025-12-16 08:00 - 2025-12-17 17:00 | Tacoma Public Utilities, 3628 S 35th St, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Engineering Mix & Mingles

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THESE FREE EVENTS!

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.

Event 1:

December 16, 2025
4pm to 6pm
TPU Campus Cafeteria

Event 2:

December 17, 2025
10am to 12pm
Zoom/Virtual

Register at GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/Tacoma

WHAT IS A MIX & MINGLE? A Mix & Mingle is your opportunity to meet with our engineer professionals and 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 at either the TPU campus or virtual via Zoom, 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.

TechAlliance Discovery Series; Inside the Miniature Sun: Building the Future of Fusion
2026-01-09 11:30 - 13:00 | University of Washington: CoMotion, 1100 NE Campus Pkwy #200, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
​Inside the Miniature Sun: Building the Future of Fusion
​Imagine capturing the power of a miniature sun to generate clean energy for the world. That’s the promise of fusion, and scientists, at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are developing the advanced materials and digital tools needed to withstand the extreme conditions inside a fusion reactor. By combining theory, high-performance computing, and materials science, researchers are learning how metals and alloys respond to intense plasma and tritium exposure. With the help of artificial intelligence, they can now predict and even enhance material performance in real time. Dr. Wendy Shaw, PNNL’s new associate laboratory director for Physical and Computational Sciences, will share how this work is helping bring fusion energy from vision to reality.

​Agenda

​11:30 am to 12 pm – Lunch
​12 pm to 12:40 pm – Presentation
​12:40 pm to 1 pm – Audience Q&A

Ticket Prices

Individual Ticket: $71.73
Series Membership: 369.67

​About the Discovery Series: designed to bring together the state’s preeminent researchers, innovative leaders, and elected officials who want to stay on top of important advancements being made in our state, each Discovery Series program includes lunch, networking time, a Q&A session, and an opportunity to meet the speaker.

Water Power Week
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-13 17:00 | The Westin DC Downtown, 999 9th Street NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20001, United States
Water Power Week 2026 is designed for North American hydro professionals focused on policy and advocacy. Attendees will explore regulatory, market, and legislative issues while networking with key industry influencers, including regulators and environmental groups.

Who attends?

Professionals in the water power industry such as senior executuves, power marketing staff, hydro power producers, new project developers, and others.
Professionals who affect the industry such as regulators, federal and state agencies, policy makers, conservation groups, clean energy groups, and others.

Benefits of Attending

Educational and professional development opportunities
Participation in Advocacy Day
Bring focus to the importance of water power’s role in clean energy
Networking and discussion opportunities with other in the water power community

Conference Rates

Early Bird Rates(on or before December 31, 2025)

Standard: $1,225
NHA Member: $995

Regular Rates(after December 31, 2025)

Standard: $2,000
NHA Member: $1,200
