Jane Weissman receives REW Policy Leadership Award.
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Jane Weissman, Executive Director of IREC, received 2012 Renewable Energy World's Policy Leadership Award, which recognizes significant contribution to field of renewable energy. Jane's renewable energy career started in 1985 as director of Massachusetts Photovoltaic Center. In 1991, her work with national solar industry and utilities led to creation of PV-COMPACT. As executive director of IREC, she oversees operation of regulatory, policy, credentialing, and workforce development activities.
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IREC's Jane Weissman Receives National Award for Leadership in Renewable Energy Policy
Long Beach, CA - Jane Weissman, Executive Director of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), received today the 2012 Renewable Energy World's (REW) Policy Leadership Award at the REW Conference and Expo North America in Long Beach, CA.
Now in its third year, the REW Leadership Awards recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of renewable energy. Ms. Weissman was recognized for her long-standing, innovative, and visionary work in the field of renewable energy policy. With more than 400 nominations in categories ranging from 'Project of the Year' to 'Innovation' to 'Leadership,' the 2012 award winners truly are the best-of-the-best.
"It is an honor to receive this award from Renewable Energy World," said Ms. Weissman. "I share it with the smartest and most dedicated team at IREC. Our collective hard work is aimed at tackling the hard issues, resolving them and moving the needle closer to routine renewable and efficient energy use and practices."
Jane's renewable energy career started in 1985 as director of the Massachusetts Photovoltaic Center. In 1991, her work with the national solar industry and utilities led to the creation of the PV-COMPACT. As executive director of IREC since 1994, she oversees the operation of IREC's regulatory, policy, credentialing and workforce development activities.
Jane's role in building the foundation for sustainable renewable energy policy in this country cannot be overstated. She was a driving force behind such well-known programs and resources for the renewable energy industry like the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE), the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), the Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC), and IREC's quality assessment programs.
For more information about IREC, visit the website.
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) is a non-profit organization accelerating the use of renewable energy since 1982. IREC's programs and policies lead to easier, more affordable connection to the utility grid; fair credit for renewable energy produced; best practices for states, municipalities, utilities, and industry; and quality assessment for the growing clean energy workforce through the credentialing of trainers and training programs.
web: www.irecusa.org
