IREC: State & Stakeholder Newsletter, October 6, 2010

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October 6, 2010      Renewable Energy News for States and Stakeholders    HOME                     |                    GRID-CONNECTING                     |                    ISPQ-TRAINING                     |                    CONTACT US   NEWS FROM DSIRE AR - Rebates Available for Non-Residential Renewables CA - Energy-Storage Standard on Horizon CA - New Rules Mandate 33% RPS MN - Fresh Funding for Residential Renewables OR - Quasi-FIT with Reduced Rates Back in Action TN - Solar Program Managers Need a Vacation WI - Utility Quasi-FIT Fully Subscribed Federal - Bonus Depreciation Extended to CY10 Installations EVENTS October 11 IREC Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA October 12-14 Solar Power International 2010, Los Angeles, CA October 13 Solar Idea Swap, Workforce Development, SPI 10, Los Angeles, CA October 19-22 Renewable Energy Markets, Portland, OR November 7-10 Texas Renewables 2010, San Antonio, TX November 8 Deadline for abstracts & session proposals for ASES 2011 December 6-10 4th Intl. Conf. on Integration of Renewable & Distributed Energy Resources, Albuquerque, NM Visit IREC's online calendar for more details and events.  If you have events you'd like to include in this newsletter, contact us. 2010 Updates & Trends Report Recognized nationally for its collective information and leading insight into growing and emerging trends in the fast-paced world of renewable energy, the report, with chapters authored by many of the nation's top experts in renewable energy, covers: regulatory issues, policies and incentives, installation and market data and clean energy workforce development and training.  Watch for it next week on IREC's website. FROM THE EDITOR Countdown to IREC's Annual Meeting:  LA here we come... I don't know about you, but my bags are packed (almost), and I'm ready to go.   Weather reports for the week of Solar Power International 10 are absolutely perfect (no more triple digit days):  highs in the mid-70's to 80's, lows in the upper 50s to 60's. The IREC team has a very busy schedule at SPI, starting out on Monday, October 11 with its Annual Meeting. Read more... FEATURE NABCEP releases eligibility criteria for its newest certification:  PV Technical Sales ON OUR RADAR Final Agenda for IREC's Annual Meeting Monday, Oct. 11th in LA.  See who's coming SPI 10 Introduces Solar Swap Sessions Jane Weissman will moderate the Workforce Development Session 3rd Party Ownership to Finance Solar @ SPI10 Catch IREC's legal team, Chris Cook & Kevin Fox, Keyes & Fox LLP, as they discuss this at SPI 10 Looking for info on solar licensing in the U.S.?  Check out IREC's Solar Licensing Database OF NOTE Exhibit opportunities for the 2011 Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference; it's first come, first serve! Submittal deadline for abstracts and session proposals for ASES 2011 is November 8th ISPQ NEWS Interested in becoming ISPQ accredited or certified?  Find out how to apply for this prestigious credential. ABOUT IREC  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 green workforce through the credentialing of trainers and training programs. 　 The State & Stakeholder Newsletter is published electronically on a semi-monthly basis by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. To subscribe to this free newsletter, click here and follow the instructions.  If you have comments or news items, please send them to Jane Pulaski. Disclaimer. The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) does not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product or process that is referred to or linked to in this newsletter. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply IREC's endorsement or recommendation.

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