Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
IREC, formed in 1982 as a non-profit organization, supports market-oriented
services targeted at education, coordination, procurement, the adoption and
implementation of uniform guidelines and standards, workforce development, and
consumer protection.
IREC's mission is to accelerate the sustainable utilization of renewable energy
sources and technologies in and through state and local government and community
activities.
IREC focuses on some of the current and often difficult issues impacting expanded
renewable energy use such as rules that support renewable energy and distributed
resources in a restructured market, connecting small-scale renewables to the
utility grid, developing quality credentials that indicate a level of knowledge
and skills competency for renewable energy professionals, and getting the right
information to the right people.
IREC's members include state energy offices, city energy offices, other municipal
and state agencies, national laboratories, solar and renewable organizations
and companies, and individual members. In addition, IREC works with many partners
including the federal government, national environmental and municipal organizations,
regulatory commissions, state-appointed consumer representatives, energy service
providers, utility groups, universities and research institutes.