OLYMPIA, Wash. – For the fourth year in a row, Governor Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) officially proclaimed September 23-27, 2024, as Clean Energy Week in Washington. This proclamation was issued in conjunction with the 8th Annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW).  

“I commend Governor Inslee for recognizing Clean Energy Week in Washington,” said Heather Reams, chair of NCEW. “Advancing clean energy projects across the country is not only good environmental stewardship, but it is also economically prudent as it spurs the creation of jobs in local communities and strengthens state economies all while providing affordable, reliable clean energy to residents. Governor Inslee understands this, and I am encouraged by Washington’s potential to lead the rest of the nation in clean energy innovation and investment.” 

“Clean energy is a crucial piece of America’s energy future,” Governor Inslee stated in the proclamation. “Washington believes in clean, affordable and readily abundant forms of energy for all.” 

As Governor Inslee’s proclamation highlights, the clean energy sector in Washington employs over 81,000 workers. In addition, Washington is a top producer of hydro power in the United States and accounts for approximately 25 percent of the nation’s utility-scale hydroelectric generation.  

Last year, Governor Inslee was among the 37 governors and 49 municipalities that issued proclamations to recognize Clean Energy Week. Learn more about the state proclamations here. 

Founded in 2017, NCEW serves as a bipartisan forum convening clean energy leaders and advocates from across the country. The week features dynamic programming, including the Policymakers Symposium—a free, two-day in-person event that spotlights elected officials, business leaders, advocates, policymakers, investors and trade association voices who are committed to promoting clean energy. 

For more details on NCEW, including sponsorship opportunities, remote and in-person events, and registration for the Policymakers Symposium, please visit the NCEW website at www.nationalcleanenergyweek.org.