The Interstate Renewable Energy Council Inc. (IREC) was awarded a $1,200,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117). This funding will enable IREC to work with subject matter experts to accelerate innovative solutions that address gaps and unclear requirements in new and developing solar, storage, electric vehicle (EV), and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) markets. Key project goals include: 1) developing consensus recommendations to address challenges with code enforcement and permitting approvals, 2) advancing adoption of data-driven, stakeholder-approved permitting, inspection and zoning best practices, 3) recommending updates to codes and standards to support clean energy deployment, and 4) providing educational tools and training to diverse stakeholders on topics covering safety, risks, codes and standards related to permitting of solar, storage, EVs, and EVSE. The award period is from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026.
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