Established in 1995,
the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency is an
ongoing project of the North Carolina Solar Center and the Interstate
Renewable Energy Council (IREC) funded by the U.S. Department of
Energy.

IREC's mission is to accelerate the use of renewable energy sources and
technologies in and through state and local government and community
activities. Formed in 1980, IREC supports market-oriented services
targeted at education, coordination, procurement, the adoption and
implementation of uniform guidelines and standards, and consumer
protection. IREC's members include state and local government agencies,
national laboratories, solar and renewable organizations and companies,
and individuals.

Created in 1988, the North Carolina Solar Center promotes the use of
renewable energy technologies and green building practices through four
main program areas:

• technical assistance & training
• policy research & analysis
• education & outreach
• technology research, development, & demonstration

Through its programs
and services, the NC Solar Center seeks to stabilize energy costs for
consumers, stimulate local economies, reduce dependence on foreign
fuels, and mitigate the environmental impacts associated with energy
use. The NC Solar Center is operated by the College of Engineering at
North Carolina State University.