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Renewable Energy Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale. It includes sources such as sunlight, wind, the movement of water, and geothermal heat. Although most renewable energy ...

Council (IREC), established in 1982, is a

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working with

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. It is based in Latham, New York. IREC works to expand consumer access to clean energy, generates information and objective analysis in

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and standards, and leads programs in building clean energy workforces. It is an accredited

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developer. The organization is overseen by a Board of Directors, and employs a range of technical and policy experts.

References

External links

Interstate Renewable Energy Council website

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)National SolSmart ProgramIREC Clean Energy TrainingSustainable Energy Action Committee (SEAC)IREC National Shared Renewables ScorecardGreen Buildings Career MapSolar Career MapHVAC Career Map
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