Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)

Website

irecusa.org

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Company Overview

IREC is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building the foundational framework for the rapid adoption of clean energy and energy efficiency. The organization strategically focuses on three essential, interrelated pillars to foster clean energy growth: effective state energy regulation, quality workforce development, and comprehensive technical assistance for local governments to streamline project deployment across the nation.

Core Activities

In the regulatory space, IREC actively works across states and through national forums to enhance the affordability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of connecting renewable energy systems to the grid. This encompasses critical areas such as interconnection procedures, grid modernization initiatives, the integration of smart inverters, advanced energy storage solutions, and the development of robust clean energy technical standards, including hosting capacity analysis and electric vehicle integration. Concurrently, IREC empowers local governments by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and resources to safely and efficiently deploy clean energy resources, ensuring alignment with community priorities. This involves developing permitting and inspection solutions, advocating for clean energy codes and standards, and supporting the smart development of large-scale renewables.

Workforce Development and Impact

Furthermore, IREC is instrumental in building the clean energy workforce of the future by creating clear pathways into quality jobs and forging vital connections between key workforce stakeholders. Its initiatives include robust workforce development strategies, analysis of job market trends, establishment of clean energy apprenticeships, and provision of training and credentialing programs. IREC's tangible impact includes assisting over 500 cities, counties, and small towns in expanding their energy options through programs like SolSmart and Charging Smart, influencing interconnection rules in nearly half of all U.S. states with its Model Interconnection Procedures, and connecting thousands of individuals to quality clean energy careers. IREC serves as a crucial bridge, transforming clean energy possibilities into actionable, real-world implementations.

Locations

• Long Beach, New York
• Albany, New York
• Albany, NY