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SolSmart Program Expands to Strengthen Local Solar Energy Markets
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SolSmart Program Expands to Strengthen Local Solar Energy Markets

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

“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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Accurate and Easy to Use Education Makes Solar, Energy Storage, and Electric Vehicles More Accessible for Everyone
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Accurate and Easy to Use Education Makes Solar, Energy Storage, and Electric Vehicles More Accessible for Everyone

While solar power, energy storage, and electric vehicles are not brand new, their increased presence is undeniable. Across the country, these technologies are contributing to the resiliency of communities while providing thousands of jobs for community residents. Trained workers will be needed to permit, install, and inspect the hundreds of thousands of electric vehicle charging...
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New Solutions Toolkit Guides Regulators, Utilities in Improving Energy Storage Interconnection

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Solar Employers Recruit Military Talent through the Solar Ready Vets Fellowship
Workforce Development & Training

Solar Employers Recruit Military Talent through the Solar Ready Vets Fellowship

The Solar Ready Vets Fellowship connects active duty service members with on-the-job experience in leadership roles in the solar industry.
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Diverse Stakeholders Convene to Advance Clean Energy Workforce Solutions
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Diverse Stakeholders Convene to Advance Clean Energy Workforce Solutions

Clean energy leaders from government, businesses, nonprofits, and energy justice organizations convened at a Vision Summit led by IREC to pursue strategies for building and expanding a diverse clean energy workforce.
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IREC Awarded $2 Million to Strengthen and Diversify the Weatherization Workforce
IREC NewsWorkforce Development & Training

IREC Awarded $2 Million to Strengthen and Diversify the Weatherization Workforce

Albany, NY (September 1, 2022) – The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $2 million grant to the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) to lead a data-driven campaign to strengthen and diversify the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) workforce. Over the next three years, IREC will develop, pilot, and deploy an outreach campaign in partnership...
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Solar Jobs Up in 47 States, Increase 9% Nationwide in 2021
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Solar Jobs Up in 47 States, Increase 9% Nationwide in 2021

Solar energy jobs were up in 47 states and increased 9 percent nationwide from 2020 to 2021 to a total of 255,037 solar workers.
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How Career Maps Can Support Energy Efficiency Job Training Outcomes
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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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