February 28, 2023
UW Clean Energy Institute Director Featured in GeekWire Article on Climate Jobs
Dan Schwartz, Director of the University of Washington (UW) Clean Energy Institute, was recently featured in the GeekWire article ““As tech is rocked by layoffs, climate jobs and tools for landing them are on the rise.” Dan was one of five climate professionals featured and spoke on utilizing the higher-ed clean energy pipeline as an […]

Learn more

February 28, 2023
OpenAI and Former Y Combinator CEO Praises Helion Energy
Helion Energy, a fusion energy company based in Everett, WA, gained favorable praise from the OpenAI and former Y Combinator CEO, Sam Altman. In a recent interview by Yahoo News, Mr. Altman spoke on his most exciting investments of late, citing Helion Energy and the company’s efforts to develop the first commercially viable fusion energy […]

Learn more

February 23, 2023
First Mode Awarded by WA Department of Commerce to Renovate former Coal Mine
The Department of Commerce awarded a $250,000 grant from the state economic development strategic reserve fund to First Mode, a global carbon reduction company that developed the world’s largest hydrogen-powered haul truck. The First Mode Proving Grounds at a former coal mine leased from TransAlta “will help the company accelerate the transition to clean energy […]

Learn more

February 6, 2023
Group14 Recognized in Global Cleantech 100 Report
The Cleantech Group recently released their annual Global Cleantech 100 edition, showcasing the depth and breadth of the global cleantech ecosystem and the 100 leading businesses forging innovative solutions to global climate crisis. CleanTech Alliance member Group14 was recognized as a leader in the Materials & Chemicals sector amongst 21 companies located in 7 countries. […]

Learn more

November 21, 2022
Virtual CleanTech Advocacy Day 2022 – January 31, 2022
2022 CleanTech Advocacy Day has come and gone. You can watch the event recording here. This event offers CleanTech Alliance members an exclusive opportunity to engage and educate Washington State policymakers on the impact of clean technology research, innovation, and jobs. Despite the current challenges, we will still do our best to connect you with key […]

Learn more

August 10, 2022
Weekly Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) Bulletin- August 10
Source: Washington State Department of Commerce, August 10, 2022 Submit utility data review by Aug. 12 deadline Commerce is completing its initial aggregation of utility energy assistance reports which asks utilities to review the aggregation file to ensure it accurately: Reflects the utility data submissions; and Verifies the reported low-income programs meet the definition of […]

Learn more