News stories about the Collegiate Wind Competition from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Wind Energy Technologies Office.

August 26, 2020

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CWC Alum Goes Far with Passion for Renewable Energy

Jane Sandoval enters her master's program this fall with years of energy experience, including her work in DOE's 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition.

July 29, 2020

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Collaboration Is Key for Washington State University Everett Wind Energy Team

WSU Everett’s unique partnership with Everett Community College prepares team for first-time participation in the Collegiate Wind Competition.

June 23, 2020

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California State University Maritime Academy and James Madison University Claim Top Awards in First Virtual Collegiate Wind Competition

After four days of intense virtual presentations, the Energy Department announced the winners of the 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition.

June 1, 2020

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Mind the Wind Workforce Gap

Ensuring today’s students meet tomorrow’s wind energy workforce needs.

April 21, 2020

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Collegiate Wind Competition Teams Look to the Future with 2020 Vision

12 teams of students from across the United States will present a virtual showcase of technological adaptability and wind energy wizardry at CWC.

April 21, 2020

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2020 Collegiate Wind Competition Goes Virtual To Accommodate Health Concerns

The 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition (CWC) will be held via webinar in May and June.

February 26, 2020

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Energy Department Announces Participants of 2021 Collegiate Wind Competition

DOE announced the 13 collegiate teams selected to participate in the 2021 CWC. Three new schools were selected and 10 teams are returning.

February 24, 2020

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Wind Energy Professionals Share Tips for Breezing Into the Wind Workforce

To support growth in wind, the industry needs a broad range of workers, including turbine engineers, project developers, and supply chain managers.

November 13, 2019

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Use Your Holiday Break to Prepare for the Energy Department’s Collegiate Wind Competition

Thanksgiving break is the perfect time to work on your team's CWC 2021 application before it's due on December 9, 2019.

September 27, 2019

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Add Wind Power Experience to Your Resume … While You’re Still in College

Find out where to start, what to expect, and how to stand out now that EERE has issued the Collegiate Wind Competition 2021 call for proposals.