Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy

Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy We connect energy industry, labor and education partners to create a clean energy workforce. Discover more at https://www.cleanenergyexcellence.org.

The Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy, located at Centralia College, in Centralia, Washington, convenes partners such as consumer-owned and investor-owned utilities; a federal power-marketing administration (the Bonneville Power Administration); emerging clean technology businesses; organized labor; a national laboratory (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory); and numerous c

ommunity colleges and universities located in the Pacific Northwest region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana). The center leads a coordinated, strategic approach to clean energy workforce development for the region. It works with regional partners to: 1) define energy jobs, 2) identify job classifications and training needs, and 3) create a regional clearinghouse for clean energy education programs, pathways into careers, internship/apprenticeship opportunities, and job openings.

Electricity Timeline: Did You Know?In 1882, Edward Johnson, who worked with Thomas Edison, put the first electric lights...
06/05/2026

Electricity Timeline: Did You Know?

In 1882, Edward Johnson, who worked with Thomas Edison, put the first electric lights on a Christmas tree- nearly three years after the first practical light bulb was demonstrated.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

In the news this week:Spokane’s New Microgrid at the MLK Community Center – an Energy Resiliency HubPotential for Geothe...
06/04/2026

In the news this week:

Spokane’s New Microgrid at the MLK Community Center – an Energy Resiliency Hub

Potential for Geothermal in the Mid-Columbia Region

Learn More: https://www.cleanenergyexcellence.org/blog/

College Program Highlight!Do you live in Lakewood and have been thinking about going to college? Clover Park Technical C...
06/03/2026

College Program Highlight!

Do you live in Lakewood and have been thinking about going to college? Clover Park Technical College offers a variety of programs including electric vehicle technician, mechatronics, construction technology, HVAC technician, and more!

You can learn more about CPTC and others on our website: https://www.cleanenergyexcellence.org/programs/

Electricity Timeline: Did You Know?In 1882, the first hydroelectric station opened in Appleton, Wisconsin. The power pro...
05/29/2026

Electricity Timeline: Did You Know?

In 1882, the first hydroelectric station opened in Appleton, Wisconsin. The power produced provided light to three buildings.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

(image of a small white building, a replica of the hydroelectric station)

College Program Highlight!Do you live in Vancouver and have been thinking about going to college? Clark College offers a...
05/27/2026

College Program Highlight!

Do you live in Vancouver and have been thinking about going to college? Clark College offers a variety of programs including electrical vehicle technician, engineering transfer degrees, mechatronics, and more!

You can learn more about Clark and others on our website: https://www.cleanenergyexcellence.org/programs/

JCB Targeting New Speed Record Using Its Hydrogen EnginesJCB is planning another attempt to break a world speed record, ...
05/26/2026

JCB Targeting New Speed Record Using Its Hydrogen Engines

JCB is planning another attempt to break a world speed record, this time with a hydrogen-powered car. The 32-foot-long JCB Hydromax is being prepared to travel over 350 mph, equipped with the British construction-equipment manufacturer’s new hydrogen internal combustion engines.

Learn more on our blog: https://www.cleanenergyexcellence.org/blog/

(image of the JCB Hydromax: a long, low profile car with pointed nose and tail wing)

05/25/2026
Electricity Timeline: Did You Know?In 1882, Thomas Edison (United States) opened the Pearl Street power station in New Y...
05/22/2026

Electricity Timeline: Did You Know?

In 1882, Thomas Edison (United States) opened the Pearl Street power station in New York City. The power station was one of the world's first central electric power plants and could power 5,000 lights.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

(image of electrical coils)

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