Interstate Renewable Energy Council

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. (IREC), established in 1982, is a non-profit organization that believes clean energy is critical to achieving a sustainable and economically strong future. To pave this clean energy path, IREC works to expand consumer access to clean energy; generates information and objective analysis grounded in best practices and standards; and leads programs to build a quality clean energy workforce, including a unique credentialing program for training programs and instructors. Since 1982, IREC's programs and policies have benefitted energy consumers, policymakers, utilities and the clean energy industry. As of July 2013, IREC is an accredited American National Standards Developer. Based in Latham, New York, the organization is overseen by a Board of Directors and employs a range of technical and policy experts.