Overview

Interstate Renewable Energy Council focuses on increasing solar energy adoption by offering programs, research, and capacity-building that connect solar employers, job seekers, and training providers. Its work centers on national designations, training networks, and workforce initiatives funded by programs like the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative (e.g., SolSmart, Solar Training Network, Solar Ready Vets, CivicPACE). It provides tools and resources such as the Solar Jobs Census, Solar Jobs Map, and market transformation guidance to expand access to solar across states, schools, and communities. The key difference is a nonprofit, nonpartisan approach that combines policy-informing research with hands-on workforce development and financing tools to help accelerate solar deployment. The goal is a world where solar is integrated into everyday life and widely accessible, driving growth in clean energy jobs and broader adoption of solar technology.