The IREC Blog

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...

Each May, we celebrate Building Safety Month, an international campaign to raise awareness about the importance of building safety in our everyday lives. Organized by the International Code Council (ICC), Building Safety Month explores the many aspects of the topic, including how building safety and a sustainable future are connected. Watch the video above to...

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council has released a request for proposals (RFP) for SolSmart engagement partners. Engagement partners will work with priority communities meeting the DOE definition of “disadvantaged community” (DAC), supporting representatives of those local governments and connecting them with the technical assistance (TA) resources of the SolSmart program. SolSmart is a national program...

The first issue of the new Quarterly Newsletter from IREC’s Regulatory team.

This RFP is for design and development services for a new online career exploration and engagement platform (website) for an IREC project.

We interview three SEAC members who have blazed the path to make codes and standards more inclusive for everyone, especially women.

IREC is pleased to announce the hiring of Cynthia Finley as its new Vice President—Workforce Strategy and Innovation.