As I review the 2008 interviewees, I’m amazed at the amount and diversity of activity in so many areas. I’m almost dizzy. There were conversations about environmental education, green workforce development, renewable energy instructional development, smart utility grids, automatic metering, the spectacular growth of the solar industry. I’m astounded at the rock-star popularity of DSIRE, ... Read More
Archive for 2008
2008 Best and Recommended Practices from IREC’s State & Stakeholder Newslsetters
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008Is it just me, or was 2008 a breathtaking year for solar? First, there was the roar of a solar boom in the U.S., thanks to rising energy prices, strong consumer demand, and financial incentives from the federal government, lots of states and utilities. Then, more than 130 people showed up at IREC’s Annual Meeting ... Read More
2008 Net Metering & Interconnection in Review
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008Overall, 2008 was a celebratory year for those monitoring net metering and interconnection issues across the country—nineteen states plus the District of Columbia improved upon their net metering policies while nine states enhanced or expanded their interconnection standards for distributed generation (DG). Notable net metering advances showed some general trends toward an increase of the ... Read More
IREC Highlights 11 Solar America Cities in 2008
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008In 2008, IREC featured articles on 11 of DOE’s 25 Solar America Cities, all of which were 2007 grantees. From Ann Arbor to New Orleans, from Seattle to Boston, despite geographic distinctions and unique community traits, all SA CIties share a fundamental goal: to make solar a common, ordinary energy resource in their cities. What’s ... Read More
IREC’s 2008 Year-in-Review: A Year of Notable Achievements
Tuesday, December 30th, 20082008 closes on an interesting note, doesn’t it? The fork in front of us presents both optimism and caution. The shape of the economy looms over our future and will impact 2009. However, economic indicators include energy and “green” as growth areas along with water. The green imprint is part of the new Administration and ... Read More
State & Stakeholder Newsletter: 2008 Year-in-Review
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Volume #7, Issue #26 Editor: Jane Pulaski The IREC State & Stakeholder Newsletter does an annual wrap-up of the some of the year’s more significant achievements of cities and states in its key program areas: net metering and interconnection, DSIRE database, workforce development, training and certification, and small wind energy. IREC ... Read More
American Wind Energy Association Appoints New CEO
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) announced the appointment of Denise Bode as its new CEO, effective January 2, 2009. Bode will succeed Randall S. Swisher, who is retiring after a 19-year stint with AWEA. Bode, who is currently CEO of the American Clean Skies Foundation, is a nationally recognized energy policy expert and served ... Read More
MASSACHUSETTS Announces New Incentives
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008The Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust (MRET) announced new rebates for small wind installations. The previous MRET incentives were suspended this past spring. Although the full guidelines will not be available until the week of January 19th, here is a brief summary of the primary changes: Micro wind systems will be supported through a hybrid rebate ... Read More
