The Solar Foundation Archive

08/19/2021

UPCOMING WEBINAR, AUGUST 26: SolSmart, a program led by IREC, works with local governments to reduce solar soft costs and increase solar deployment across the country. In the Solar Energy Industries Association's webinar, get insight into the positive impacts that SolSmart has on local solar markets, and how the program works with SolarAPP+ to create an efficient process for installers to get projects approved and implemented. Register now:

Local governments have tremendous influence on the pace of solar energy growth in their municipalities, but unnecessary paperwork, red tape, and other burdensome requirements increase installation costs and discourage solar market growth. Reducing these barriers to solar development by streamlining....

08/18/2021

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has officially merged with The Solar Foundation! This will be our combined page, and we'd like to extend our welcome to the followers of both organizations. Watch this space for updates on clean energy initiatives to benefit people, the economy, and the planet.

http://www.irecusa.org

07/30/2021

As The Solar Foundation has officially merged with The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), our page will soon be combined with IREC’s. You don’t need to do anything, however, as you will still keep receiving the latest news from us!

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IRECUSA, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irec_usa/, and subscribe to our emails by going to https://go.irecusa.org/l/889833/2020-09-23/j2.

07/13/2021

The Solar Foundation has officially merged with the ! We are thrilled to be joining a single, expanded nonprofit dedicated to the rapid adoption of clean energy. The combined organization supports the accelerated growth of renewable energy and energy efficiency and a 100% clean energy future that is reliable, resilient, and equitable.

Check our new, expanded website launched today at http://www.irecusa.org, and be sure to follow IREC on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

IREC’s immersive learning experiences teach with real-world challenges you’ll see on the job. Interactive videos help code officials and first responders operate safely and support clean energy growth.

05/25/2021

The SolSmart program is helping municipalities and counties across the country tap into the solar energy boom. In this blog post from Program Director Theresa Perry, find out about independent research on the impact of the program and learn how your community can get involved.

https://irecusa.org/2021/05/how-the-solsmart-program-helps-communities-increase-local-solar-energy/

05/18/2021

“This is no longer just a Western market or a Southwest market,” says Swinerton Renewable Energy President George Hershman. “Our biggest market will be in West Texas in the Permian Basin. And we are starting projects in Illinois [and] the upper Midwest. It’s a nationwide industry and job creator — and more than ever, rural.”

The president of the top U.S. solar engineering, procurement and construction firm talks to Canary about labor, unions, diversity and zip ties.