Future Of Renewable Energy Is Free

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Larry Sherwood, president and CEO of Interstate Renewable Energy Council reminds us that once solar panels are paid for, all the electricity that results is free. Wind energy, similarly, is virtually free after you buy the turbine. Neither requires fuel.

For decades, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council has been working to help states and municipalities implement rules and regulations that support renewable energy.

Interview with Larry Sherwood, the President and CEO of Interstate Renewable Energy Council.

The following is the pre-interview with Larry Sherwood. Be sure to watch the recorded interview above.

For-profit/Nonprofit: 501(c)3 Nonprofit

Revenue model: Grants, contracts for services, corporate sponsorships, donations.

Scale: 9 employees

What is the problem you solve and how do you solve it?

Distributed energy resources such as solar, storage, and energy efficiency do not have the infrastructure and policies to enable a large number of installations.

IREC builds the foundation for rapid adoption of clean energy and energy efficiency to benefit people, the economy and the planet. IREC works to change state regulatory policies, publishes model rules and guidebooks, trains allied industry representatives, accredited clean energy training centers, and support consumer empowerment.

More about Interstate Renewable Energy Council:

Twitter: @IRECUSA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irecusa/

Website: irecusa.org

Since 1982, IREC has made clean-efficient, sustainable energy possible for more Americans through forward-thinking regulatory reform, quality workforce development and consumer empowerment.

An independent nonprofit, IREC works across the U.S. in both regulatory and workforce forums to bring to fruition the bold clean energy goals being set by cities, states, and the private sector. From state regulators and the clean energy industry to advocates and allied professions, diverse stakeholders rely on IREC’s thought leadership, tools and resources to identify and adopt the best practices needed to build a strong foundation for clean energy market growth.

Larry Sherwood. Photo Credit: Interstate Renewable Energy Council

Larry Sherwood’s bio:

Twitter: @LLSherwood

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/larrysherwood/

Larry Sherwood is the President and CEO of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, a national non-profit organization that builds the foundation for rapid adoption of clean energy and energy efficiency to benefit people, the economy and the planet. He previously served as IREC’s Vice President/COO, the author of the annual U.S. Solar Market Trends report, and editor of the Small Wind Newsletter. Previously, Larry was the Administrator for the Solar America Board for Codes and Standards, Executive Director of the Small Wind Certification Council, the American Solar Energy Society and the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and lives in a PV-powered house in Colorado.

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