Interstate Renewable Energy Council News Release
July 12, 2021
IREC has officially merged with The Solar Foundation, welcoming The Solar Foundation’s staff and programs into a single, expanded nonprofit dedicated to the rapid adoption of clean energy.
IREC and The Solar Foundation announced their intention to merge in November 2020, citing increased impact, longstanding mutual respect, and natural synergy between their programs. With the merger of the organizations’ staff completed, all of The Solar Foundation’s programs are now housed at IREC. 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. Further details can be found on the expanded IREC website.
Read the entire news release here.
Related Resources
- IREC Impact Fact Sheet
- Merger Q&A (initial announcement)
- Interview with Larry Sherwood and Andrea Luecke (initial announcement)
The Solar Foundation News Release
November 12, 2020
Washington, D.C. and Albany, NY – The Solar Foundation and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) today announced they have signed an agreement to merge into a single, expanded nonprofit dedicated to the rapid adoption of clean energy.
The merger will combine the strengths of two renowned national clean energy organizations, effectively doubling the staff and quadrupling the impact. The Solar Foundation is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to accelerating adoption of solar energy and related technologies and, since its relaunch in 2010, has had a remarkable ten-year track record of leading cutting-edge research, education, and capacity building programs. IREC has been trusted for its independent clean energy expertise for nearly 40 years, playing a critical role in building the foundation for rapid adoption of clean energy by tackling regulatory, workforce, and economic barriers. Read the full news release here.
The Solar Foundation’s Work
- SolSmart
- Solar Jobs Census
- Workforce Diversity
- Workforce Development
- SolarAPP
- Puerto Rico
- Market Transformation
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s Work
Combined Resources – Scroll down for links to all IREC Programs, Training and Career Resources, and more.