Our Work

IREC publishes industry-leading research on job growth and workforce development in clean energy industries.

Through programs like the Solar Ready Vets Network, IREC is connecting the U.S. military and veterans with clean energy careers.

IREC is committed to diversity, equity, and justice as a core part of all our clean energy initiatives.

Large-scale energy development, including large-scale solar, is technically complex and encompasses a broad range of issues and processes, from site selection and project design to zoning, permitting, inspection, and interconnection.  While large-scale renewables have a critical role to play in meeting growing U.S. energy needs and addressing the threat of climate change, intentionality is required...

IREC's Energy Ready suite of programs awards designations to communities that successfully implement criteria to reduce unintended barriers to renewable energy development.

IREC helps local governments streamline and simplify permitting and inspection for clean energy projects.

IREC supports the development and implementation of clean energy codes and standards to ensure the safe and efficient deployment of renewables.

IREC helps streamline clean energy interconnection standards across the country through education, collaboration, and regulatory intervention.

Hosting capacity analyses are grid transparency tools that can help integrate renewables on the grid. IREC has been involved in HCA rollouts around the U.S.

IREC helps regulatory stakeholders navigate, analyze and make informed decisions about grid modernization proposals, distribution plans, and grid investments.

IREC helps develop and implement smart inverter standards to increase the deployment of clean energy.