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IREC and ANSI Announce Pilot Accreditation Program

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:33:00 GMT

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) invite certificate-awarding entities that develop and administer energy efficiency and renewable energy programs to apply for participation in a Pilot Accreditation Program. Successful participants will be awarded accreditation under a program designed to provide quality assurance to the programs. Assessment to this new Standard will also provide third-party verification to students, funders, policymakers and others that certificate programs have demonstrated meeting the requirements for issuing a market-valued certificate.

Second round of public comment period for IREC Standard 14732:2012 now open

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:01:58 GMT

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council's (IREC's) Credentialing Program announces a second public comment period for the draft IREC Standard 14732:2012, General Requirements for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Certificate Programs.

2012 National Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference--save the date

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:46:58 GMT

It's a date…the fifth national conference on educating the renewable energy and energy efficiency workforce is planned for November 2012. This event offers the most current information on instructional strategies, curricula development, credentialing, and best practices for training in the renewable energy and energy efficiency fields.

DSIRE announces free widget for up-to-date incentive information

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:36:30 GMT

The DSIRE project staff announces a new, free java-based widget that makes any website an easy-access point to tailored results from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

IREC develops new credentialing standard for energy-related certificate programs; invites public comment

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:22:00 GMT

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council's ISPQ credentialing program has developed a new Standard for assessment of credit or non-credit energy-related certificate programs, and is inviting public comment on the content of the new Standard.

Interactive Solar Career Map Released

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:18:32 GMT

A new Solar Career Map website explores the many job opportunities available in the solar industry. Developed by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council in its capacity as the National Administrator of DOE's Solar Instructor Training Network (SITN), the tool is intended for use by instructors, policy-makers, and job-seekers.

IREC Spotlights Innovative Projects in Renewable Energy

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:18:00 GMT

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) today awarded five Innovation Awards and five Special Recognition Awards at its 2011 Annual Meeting.

IREC Releases Annual Updates and Trends Report

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) today released its Annual Updates & Trends Report, recognized nationally for its collective information and leading insight into growing and emerging trends in the renewable energy and energy efficiency space.

IREC ISPQ Live: IREC Releases Credentialing Program Video

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:45:53 GMT

"Quality training is our goal," is the opening statement for a fast-paced video production showcasing the Interstate Renewable Energy Council's ISPQ Credentialing Program. Released this week, "Assuring Quality for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Training," the video introduces the process of obtaining IREC ISPQ accreditation or certification in an accessible, informative and yes, fun, format.

ANSI & IREC to pursue joint accreditation to bolster workforce readiness for clean energy economy

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:32:15 GMT

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), coordinator of the U.S. voluntary standardization system, has announced a partnership with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) designed to help bolster the American workforce for the growing number of clean energy jobs of the future

South Central RTP Organizes Solar Open Houses at 9 locations in 6 states

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:03:05 GMT

From February through July 2011, the South Central Regional Training Provider (RTP) at Houston Community College, organized a series of Solar Open Houses at nine locations in six states. The South Central RTP is one of nine regional resource and training providers in the U.S. using innovative approaches, like the Solar Open House, to help train solar instructors in select educational institutions in its region.

IREC announces its 18th annual search for innovative renewable energy projects & programs

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:31:00 GMT

Each year, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council recognizes individuals and organizations that have implemented innovative projects during the past year that promote and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy technologies.

IREC Releases U.S. Solar Market Trends Report for 2010

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:09:17 GMT

Thanks to strong consumer demand and financial incentives at the federal and local levels, the U.S. solar market is booming. The Interstate Renewable Energy Council released today the Solar Market Trends report for 2010.

IREC's ISPQ Credentialing Program Approves Four Job Task Analyses for the Energy Efficiency Industry

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:17:53 GMT

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) ISPQ Credentialing Program has approved four Job Task Analyses (JTA)'s as a resource for applicants from the energy efficiency and weatherization sectors.

Neither blowing snow or ice gets in the way of another successful clean energy workforce education conference

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:41:00 GMT

Despite blowing snow, ice and rain, and some delayed flights into Albany, hundreds of participants from across the U.S. and Canada packed plenary and breakout sessions at the fourth Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference, March 8-10 in Saratoga Springs.

Exhibitor Opportunities Now Available for the 2011 Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:26:00 GMT

Talk directly with hundreds of attendees at the 4th National Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference in Saratoga Springs, March 8-10, 2011.

Workshops, workshops, workshops at the 2011 Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 07:22:00 GMT

Registration is now open for the 4th National Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference in Saratoga Springs, March 8-10, 2011. The conference offers an extensive list of technical, hard-to-find, and thought-provoking workshops. Selecting just one will be hard.

An Amazing Line-Up of Speakers

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:27:00 GMT

Registration is now open for the 4th National Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference in Saratoga Springs, March 8-10, 2011. This event offers the most current information on instructional strategies, curricula development, skill standards, and best practices for training in the renewable energy and energy efficiency fields. Early bird rates are in effect until February 1, 2011.

IREC Releases Comprehensive Report on Net Metering in Competitive Electricity Markets

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has released a new report today, The Intersection of Net Metering and Retail Choice: an overview of policy, practice and issues, detailing the methodologies states use to accomplish 'net metering' in competitive electricity markets.

IREC Releases First Model Program Rules for Community Renewables

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) today released its first Model Program Rules for Community Renewables. Based on best practices, the model rules are presented to facilitate co-investment in local renewable power facilities.