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IREC, Solar Foundation merger complete

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has merged with The Solar Foundation to create a single, expanded nonprofit dedicated to the ...

July 13, 2021
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New report highlights vast potential for large-scale solar in southwest...

A new playbook for local governments will help Southwest Virginia communities develop large-scale solar energy projects, taking advantage of...

January 4, 2021
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IREC and The Solar Foundation agree to combine forces

The Solar Foundation and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) have signed an agreement to merge into a single, expanded nonprofit ...

November 12, 2020
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Top solar organizations launch Renewables Forward, a diversity and inclusion...

A group of leading solar and renewable energy companies and trade organizations have launched an initiative, Renewables Forward, to take act...

October 14, 2020
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Good news: NABCEP solar certifications now eligible for GI Bill...

Exam fees for solar industry credentials are now eligible for reimbursement under the GI Bill thanks to work done by The Solar Foundation, t...

July 27, 2020
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Solar Jobs Census: Solar employment outpaced overall U.S. job growth...

The U.S. solar industry employed nearly 250,000 workers in 2019, an increase of more than 5,600 jobs (or 2.3%) since 2018, according to the ...

February 19, 2020
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Kudos to Southwest Virginia: Eight counties achieve SolSmart designation to...

Eight Southwest Virginia communities have achieved designation under the national SolSmart program for encouraging the growth of local solar...

July 25, 2019
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Diversity in solar update: Two reports highlight the importance of...

Solar industry leaders have made diversity and inclusion top objectives. Two unrelated reports make the case that job training is an importa...

July 8, 2019
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Soft cost reduction on the way? NREL developing automated solar...

The Solar Foundation and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) tell us they are teaming with the National Renewable Energy Laborato...

July 1, 2019
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Solar jobs: Chicago, Miami, Seattle and Minneapolis-Saint Paul among big...

The Solar Foundation has updated its map on the number of solar jobs in every state, metropolitan area, county, and congressional district, ...

March 20, 2019
News Vote Solar advocacy award
Solar Builder shoutout to Melanie Santiago-Mosier for her commitment to...

Melanie Santiago-Mosier is someone you should know about. She is the Vote Solar Access & Equity Director and was awarded the competitive...

December 5, 2018
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Puerto Rico rebuild: Solar, efficiency projects underway at San Juan’s...

Solar installation and energy efficiency upgrades at the Plaza del Mercado de Río Piedras in San Juan, Puerto Rico, are underway, acc...

November 14, 2018
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Solar Foundation awarded $2 million to fund solar apprenticeships for...

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) selected The Solar Foundation to receive a $2 million award to support...

October 25, 2018
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Here’s how 200 local governments have made it easier to...

Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was designated as SolSmart Gold, marking the 200th local government nationwide to be recognized under the SolS...

May 1, 2018
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Solar jobs map update: 29 states see solar jobs increase,...

The Solar Foundation today released an updated map on the number of solar jobs in every state, metropolitan area, county, and congressional ...

March 28, 2018
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Solar Saves Lives campaign launches to power Puerto Rico’s critical...

The Solar Foundation is partnering with the Clinton Foundation, major humanitarian organizations, and a wide range of solar energy companies...

November 9, 2017
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Study shows where solar industry diversity falls short

Not a newsflash: White guys have it better than women and people of color when it comes to job opportunities and pay. What is noteworthy is ...

September 25, 2017
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Head to The Solar Foundation’s Summer Solstice networking fundraiser (promo...

Join Solar Builder at The Solar Foundation’s 7th annual Summer Solstice. This fundraiser brings together partners, allies, and friends...

May 23, 2017
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Lack of qualified workers hurting solar installer growth, says new...

Two-thirds of solar installation firms report that difficulty finding qualified applicants is increasing costs and impacting their ability t...

April 20, 2017
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New hyper local solar job data: What U.S. cities saw...

New data shows solar employment increased by a historic 25 percent nationwide from 2015 to 2016, for a total of 260,077 solar workers, ...

March 28, 2017
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