The next generation of code officials can learn relevant building and electrical codes in a virtual, interactive classroom environment. Image from IREC

Fast Fact: Open Data Advances Energy Future

More than 150 of America’s entrepreneurs, software developers, energy experts, and policy makers demonstrated mobile apps and web-based services at the Energy Datapalooza held last Monday at the White House.

Learning the Ropes From a Virtual Rooftop

The Energy Department announced a free online training program developed by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) for building and electrical code officials who perform residential solar energy system inspections. With support from the SunShot Initiative, IREC developed the interactive program as part of its Solar Instructor Training Network.

SunShot Awardee Spotlight: SolarTech

The sun is setting on yesterday’s permitting practices. Find out how the SolarTech Rooftop Solar Challenge team that represents California’s San Francisco Bay Area is working to make lengthy reviews, high costs, and inconsistent procedures a thing of the past.

SunShot Profile: Fellow Highlight

Alex Polizzotti, a SunShot Junior Fellow, is making great strides at the outset of his solar career. While working with the DOE Solar Program, Alex focuses on emerging photovoltaic technologies that have as bright a future as he does.

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