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Groundbreaking California Rule Transforms How Renewables Connect to the Grid
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Groundbreaking California Rule Transforms How Renewables Connect to the Grid

A new decision today from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) marks a significant milestone by dramatically simplifying the interconnection process for distributed energy resources (DERs), like solar and batteries, and providing valuable transparency for project developers.
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We’re Hiring: SEAC Writer/Communications Contractor
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We’re Hiring: SEAC Writer/Communications Contractor

IREC is seeking a communications contractor to help support efforts to increase awareness of of SEAC’s work and to author new resources that communicate SEAC’s recommendations on specific issues.
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How Career Maps Can Support Energy Efficiency Job Training Outcomes
Workforce Development & Training

How Career Maps Can Support Energy Efficiency Job Training Outcomes

An innovative job training program developed and implemented through a partnership between the Rhode Island Builders Association (RIBA) and CLEAResult—the Residential Construction Workforce Partnership—is bridging the gap between workers and green building jobs.
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New Solutions Toolkit Guides Regulators, Utilities in Improving Energy Storage Interconnection

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New Paper Identifies Emerging Best Practices for Electric Vehicle Charger Interconnection
Regulatory Engagement

New Paper Identifies Emerging Best Practices for Electric Vehicle Charger Interconnection

A new paper from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) offers recommended best practices to streamline the process of interconnecting electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to the grid. Paving the Way: Emerging Best Practices for Electric Vehicle Charger Interconnection identifies new policies and practices at the state, local, and utility levels that can help resolve...
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Cinco municipios de Puerto Rico son reconocidos por logros en energía solar
Local Energy & Climate Solutions

Cinco municipios de Puerto Rico son reconocidos por logros en energía solar

El programa SolSmart está abierto a todos los municipios de Puerto Rico.
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IREC Recognizes 5 Puerto Rico Communities for Solar Energy Achievements
Local Energy & Climate Solutions

IREC Recognizes 5 Puerto Rico Communities for Solar Energy Achievements

The SolSmart program is part of IREC"s expansive work to advance the growth of solar energy and battery storage in Puerto Rico.
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Rule Updates in Illinois Make It Easier to Connect More Renewables to the Grid
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Rule Updates in Illinois Make It Easier to Connect More Renewables to the Grid

On Wednesday, May 25, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) made several changes to the state’s rules governing how distributed energy resources (DERs), such as rooftop solar panels and energy storage systems, connect to the state’s electric distribution grid. The revisions to Illinois’ interconnection rules include a number of positive developments that will streamline the interconnection process and reduce the time and cost to connect clean energy to the grid.
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