Events and Webinars

IREC is proud to support WRISE Leadership Forum 2026! Join us September 29 – October 1 for a unique gathering of renewable energy professionals committed to building community, promoting education, and cultivating leadership towards a sustainable and equitable energy future. WRISE Leadership Forum brings together industry experts, policymakers, and rising leaders to discuss the latest...

Join us on Wednesday, October 7th at 2:00 pm EST to learn about the SolSmart designation and free technical assistance program. After decades of flat or low growth, nationwide electricity demand is forecast to increase by 78% between 2023 and 2050. This rapid growth stems from the expansion of data centers, increased domestic manufacturing, and...

Throughout the United States, homes, businesses, and other properties are increasingly installing battery energy storage systems (BESS), typically paired with solar PV. Join the Sustainable Energy Action Committee (SEAC) for a virtual workshop on the codes, standards, safety, and risk considerations when permitting BESS. We will review the technology, model codes, UL 9540 safety standard,...

Pathways into good jobs in the clean energy industry already exist, but too many students and families either don’t know about them or rank them below a four-year degree by default. The clean energy sector is generating career advancement opportunities, high-tech skill sets and union-level wages all without a debt-heavy university degree. This session brings...