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Washington, D.C. (March 24, 2023) — The national SolSmart program is expanding to help 500 more cities, towns, counties, and regional organizations strengthen local solar energy markets, achieve energy equity goals, and encourage economic growth. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the SolSmart program offers expert technical assistance at no cost to help local...

Each May, we celebrate Building Safety Month, an international campaign to raise awareness about the importance of building safety in our everyday lives. Organized by the International Code Council (ICC), Building Safety Month explores the many aspects of the topic, including how building safety and a sustainable future are connected. Watch the video above to...

Puerto Rico’s transition to a clean and renewable energy future by 2050 will necessitate a complete reconfiguration of its electrical grid and service paradigm. The U.S. territory will need to shift from the current centralized fossil fuel plant generation model with over 35,000 miles of distribution network infrastructure, to a mostly decentralized and distributed system...

In this episode, we’ll answer two key questions: What is the future of energy? And how can we reimagine the current system so that it’s more affordable, resilient, and equitable?

IREC, recently named an Apprenticeship Ambassador, launched a toolkit to provide resources for clean energy employers.

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council has released a request for proposals (RFP) for SolSmart engagement partners. Engagement partners will work with priority communities meeting the DOE definition of “disadvantaged community” (DAC), supporting representatives of those local governments and connecting them with the technical assistance (TA) resources of the SolSmart program. SolSmart is a national program...

The first issue of the new Quarterly Newsletter from IREC’s Regulatory team.

Get a primer on the energy system: what it is, how it’s regulated, who the major players are, and some of the biggest challenges.