Established in 1995, the Database of State Incentives for
Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is an ongoing project of the North Carolina Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), Inc. It is
funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy (EERE), primarily through the Office of Planning, Budget and
Analysis (PBA). The site is administered by the National Renewable Energy
Laboratory (NREL), which is operated for DOE by the Alliance for Sustainable
Energy, LLC.
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The North Carolina Solar Center serves as a clearinghouse for solar and other renewable energy programs, information, research, technical assistance, and training for the citizens of North Carolina and beyond. Through its programs and services, the N.C. Solar Center seeks to stabilize energy costs for consumers, stimulate local economies, reduce dependence on foreign fuels, and mitigate the environmental impacts associated with fossil fuels. Established in 1988, the N.C. Solar Center is operated by N.C. State University’s College of Engineering.
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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.
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EERE's mission is to strengthen America's energy security,
environmental quality and economic vitality in public-private partnerships that
enhance energy efficiency and productivity; bring clean, reliable and
affordable energy technologies to the marketplace; and make a difference in the
everyday lives of Americans by enhancing their energy choices and their quality
of life.
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NREL is DOE's primary national laboratory for developing
renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advancing
related science and engineering, and transferring knowledge and innovations to
address the nation's energy and environmental goals.
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