Solar Workforce
The Solar Workforce section is a compilation of job reports, market reports, and information on solar careers. Though it's not designed to be comprehensive, it provides a snapshot of solar job and market trends in the Midwest. To submit reports to the solar workforce section, email Chris at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Resources by State
Click on the state links below to access a list of state resources including:
- Renewable energy training programs,
- Incentives,
- Solar industries, and
- Policies.
Illinois State Resources Directory
Indiana State Resources Directory
Iowa State Resources Directory
Michigan State Resources Directory
Minnesota State Resources Directory
Ohio State Resources Directory
Wisconsin State Resources Directory
Renewable Energy Resource Organizations
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
NABCEP is a widely recognized certifying body for PV and solar thermal installation certification. Designed to raise industry standards and promote consumer confidence, NABCEP offers certification and certificate programs to renewable energy professionals throughout North America.
Global Solar Thermal Energy Council
The solarthermalworld.org portal is a public knowledge management system focused entirely on solar thermal energy.
Find Solar
Find Solar is an initiative of ASES that finds solar hosts a number of solar tools for locating service providers, projects and rebates.
Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
IREC is known for identifying difficult renewable energy issues, then bringing together the right team of technical and policy experts to produce innovative solutions. IREC's team builds networks, shares experiences, and produces exemplary materials through easy access information channels.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
NREL is the only federal laboratory dedicated to the research, development, commercialization, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies. NREL leads the way in helping meet the growing demand for clean energy.
American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
ASES is the nation's leading association of solar professionals and advocates. Their mission is to inspire an era of energy innovation and speed the transition to a sustainable energy economy.
Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA)
CESA membership is comprised of Clean Energy Funds or State Funds, a growing number of public funds in the United States whose objective is building markets for renewable energy and clean energy resources. CESA member programs make available nearly $3.5 billion to promote renewable energy and clean energy over the next decade.
RENEW Wisconsin
RENEW Wisconsin is a unique organization that has been on the cutting edge of sustainable energy advocacy for years. RENEW Wisconsin's modus operandi is to identify barriers to renewable energy development and come up with strategies for overcoming those problems, whether they be low buyback rates, permitting challenges, or regulatory roadblocks.