“Cultivating a New Generation of Diverse Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Workers” Request for Proposal: Online Platform/Website Design & Development
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“Cultivating a New Generation of Diverse Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Workers” Request for Proposal: Online Platform/Website Design & Development

This RFP is for design and development services for a new online career exploration and engagement platform (website) for an IREC project.
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‘Where’s the Women?’: Renewable Energy Industry Leaders Discuss Ways to Increase Female Representation in Groups Working on Building Safety and Fire Safety
Equity & InclusionIREC News & Press Releases

‘Where’s the Women?’: Renewable Energy Industry Leaders Discuss Ways to Increase Female Representation in Groups Working on Building Safety and Fire Safety

We interview three SEAC members who have blazed the path to make codes and standards more inclusive for everyone, especially women.
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Solar Microgrid Keeps the Lights on in Castañer, Puerto Rico During Hurricane Fiona
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Solar Microgrid Keeps the Lights on in Castañer, Puerto Rico During Hurricane Fiona

In May 2022, IREC held a ribbon cutting for the first phase of a solar energy microgrid in Castañer, Puerto Rico. The solar microgrid, which includes battery storage, provides a secure and resilient electricity source for vital local businesses that include a popular bakery, post office, ice cream shop, beauty parlor, and barber shop, along...
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Diversifying Puerto Rico’s Solar Workforce: Advancing Opportunities for Women and the LGBTTQI+ Community
Equity & InclusionLocal Energy & Climate Solutions

Diversifying Puerto Rico’s Solar Workforce: Advancing Opportunities for Women and the LGBTTQI+ Community

In the Puerto Rican solar industry, much remains to be done to achieve equity and inclusion.
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Environmental History and Black History are Intertwined: Celebrating Black History Month
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Environmental History and Black History are Intertwined: Celebrating Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting Black environmentalists that have changed and continue to change the clean energy landscape for the better.
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Equitable Access to Clean Energy Benefits for Frontline Communities
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Equitable Access to Clean Energy Benefits for Frontline Communities

The 2020 Vision Summit gathered leaders from all over the country to discuss clean energy and strategies to surmount the barriers to reaching 100% clean energy.
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Weatherization Benefits Start at Home, but Reach Much Further
Equity & InclusionLocal Energy & Climate Solutions

Weatherization Benefits Start at Home, but Reach Much Further

Weatherization is the important practice of modifying buildings to optimize energy efficiency and protect interiors from the elements.
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