Jane Weissman's Blost Posts

The Art of Constructive Impatience

On February 10, IREC hit its 31st year. We did the birthday cake and candles thing last year when the speedometer rolled over to 30 years. This year we’re taking stock and making changes. We are asking ourselves what are our successes; what issues...

Shifting into a Higher Clean Energy Gear – New Training Safeguards Aligned with Jobs

Welcome to the confusing and somewhat chaotic world of credentialing! Last month, the result of a marathon endeavor, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) reached two national milestones in our commitment to credentialing in renewable energy...

The IREC Report: 2012 Year-in-Review

We're too impatient to rest on our laurels. So while I'm pausing here long enough to reflect on IREC's 30th year, and the progress we're very proud of, 2013 already has us moving forward at record speed. Some accomplishments - such as regulatory...

Clean Energy Workforce: Are We Gaining Ground or Losing Traction?

As I opened this week's 2012 Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference, I looked out at hundreds of faces, some long-time friends and associates, and many I’ve not seen before. The brain power in the room immediately struck me. I explained the simple...

Jane Weissman

Jane has been the Executive Director of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. since 1994. From 1985 until 1991, she was the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Photovoltaic Center. Jane is Vice Chair of the North American Board...