In this episode of The Energy Optimist, we dive into this complex system. Specifically, we explore the two distinct but interconnected sections of the electric grid—the distribution grid, and the transmission grid.

Since 1982, IREC has made clean energy possible for millions of Americans through cutting-edge policy and workforce solutions that advance renewable energy, electric grid modernization, and energy efficiency. IREC’s independent voice, policy expertise, and national insight have helped inform and guide regulatory proceedings across the U.S. to build consensus-based, viable solutions that enable higher penetrations...

IREC’s 2021 Annual Report covers our biggest highlights from last year, including key wins from our Regulatory, Workforce, and Local Initiative teams, metrics that quantify our impact, and more. “2021 was a momentous year in IREC’s 39-year history, marking our merger with The Solar Foundation—another leading clean energy nonprofit with a commitment to independence, rigor,...

Conducting a hosting capacity analysis (HCA) can provide much-needed clarity—provided the analysis is based on accurate and validated data. To help improve HCA data and address common challenges encountered in previous analyses, IREC and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) released a suite of best practices for HCA data validation.

The Assistant Director coordinates with partners and stakeholders to develop robust training-to-jobs pipelines for a range of clean energy sectors, including solar, storage, energy efficiency, building electrification, and electric vehicles.

2021 was a busy year full of exciting projects, milestones, and new synergies at IREC! Despite the challenges of the continuing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, at IREC we’re heartened to reflect on the many wins we achieved to advance our vision of a 100% clean energy economy. None of this would have been possible...

This position has closed. Director of Workforce Programs Type: 100% of full-time; exemptPosition reports to: Vice President for Workforce DevelopmentSalary range: $100-110KLocation: FlexibleBenefits: Health insurance, retirement match, personal time off, flexible work schedule IREC is a nonprofit working toward a 100% clean energy future that is reliable, resilient, and equitable. Our mission is to build the foundation for rapid...