Program areas at IREC
Regulatory engagement: irec advances policies that enable efficient & equitable deployment of distributed Energy resources, such as rooftop solar and Energy storage. We hold a unique position as an independent public interest org with the engineering and legal expertise to evaluate and improve policies that determine how clean Energy projects can connect to the grid, often the only such group participating in critical policy dockets before state utility commissions. As of 2023, irec's work has resulted in improved statewide policies in at least 20 states azcacohiilmamdmemimnmtnjnmnvnyoho... Irec also published technical resources & a national study assessing interconnection policies that has spurred interest among states to identify improvements.
Local initiatives: irec helps local govts and orgs bring clean Energy to constituents. The solsmart program provides free assistance & recognizes communities for solar best practices (117m americans live in solsmart- designated communities, which see 17% more installations). Irec launched the charging smart program to enable rapid development of community ev charging infrastructure, & a program to install solar+storage resilience hubs on community facilities across puerto rico, providing residents with electricity access during prolonged blackouts. Irec played a critical role in improving the model codes that most communities base their local codes on (22 of irec's proposals were accepted into the model codes, changes that will improve the efficiency & safety of clean Energy installations).
Workforce dev: irec supports the growth of a highly-trained & inclusive workforce to enable the rapid expansion of clean Energy industries. In 2023, irec published the 13th annual national solar jobscensus; concluded a project that trained 75,000 building safety and code officials from 2021- 24; led the 600+ member national clean Energy workforce alliance; connected hundreds of veterans with solar careers; operated as a dol apprenticeship intermediary placing 2,500+ clean Energy apprentices by 2027; maintained one of the most widely-used clean Energy training websites w/ expert info on clean Energy codes, standards, permitting, and inspection; & launched green workforce connect, a platform to facilitate connections between career seekers, employers, training providers, & community groups.
Who funds Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at IREC
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Larry Sherwood | President and Chief Executive Officer | $271,730 | 2024-11-02 |
| Scott Townley | Chief Operating Officer | $137,659 | 2024-11-02 |
| Brian Lydic | Chief Regulatory Engineer | $127,787 | 2024-11-02 |
| Gwen Brown | Vice President of Communications | $135,137 | 2024-11-02 |
| Leslie Graham | Vice President of Development | $136,298 | 2024-11-02 |
| ...and 24 more key personnel |
Financials for IREC
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $5,992,497 | $6,201,607 | -3.4% |
| Program services | $1,363,438 | $865,676 | 57.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $7,649 | $2,143 | 256.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $22,430 | $-6,062 | 470% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $-22,720 | $0 | -999% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $8,926 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $7,372,220 | $7,063,364 | 4.4% |
Organizations like IREC
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Green Building Initiative (GBI) | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $7,294,349 |
| Institute for Market Transformation | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $8,826,978 |
| Center for Ecotechnology (CET) | 501(c)(3) | Dalton, MA | $10,965,901 |
| Center for Energy and Environment | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $24,548,360 |
| Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $3,792,366 |
| Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships | 501(c)(3) | Woburn, MA | $4,389,104 |
| Southface Energy Institute | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $7,342,572 |
| Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $13,914,854 |
| Groundswell | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $7,309,534 |
| Red Cloud Renewable | 501(c)(3) | Pine Ridge, SD | $2,776,791 |
Data update history
November 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 21 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Energy conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates donor advised fundsNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 125 Wolf Rd Suite 100
- Albany, NY 12205
- Metro area
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
- County
- Albany County, NY
- Website URL
- irecusa.org/
- Phone
- (518) 621-7379
- Facebook page
- irecusa
- Twitter profile
- @irecusa
IRS details
- EIN
- 59-2201374
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1982
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C35: Energy Resource Conservation and Development
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Delinquent
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0259908
- FTB Entity ID
- 4128775
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-02-19
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