Links to industry websites.
SEIA – Solar Energy Industry Association
USDA REAP Grant Program
SCOR – South Carolina Office of Resilience – Solar for All
https://scor.sc.gov/solarforall
CVSC – Conservation Voters of South Carolina
Sustain SC
https://www.sustainsouthcarolina.org/
Solar Access Laws by State
https://palmetto.com/policy/solar-access-laws-by-state
Heatspring – online training
US. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable energy seeks to transition the United States into a prosperous clean energy economy.
DOE Solar Information Resource Center - Provides resources to become more familiar with solar energy, find a job in the industry, or learn more about the science behind solar energy.(DSIRE) Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency - DSIRE gives a list of different financial and regulatory incentives available when installing solar panels in the United States, specifically South Carolina.
American Solar Energy Society - A nonprofit organization that advocated for renewable energy and sustainable living in the United States.
Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) - IREC works to make clean and efficient energy available to low to moderate income renters and multi-family dwellers as well as those in undeserved communities.
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) - Offers certifications and credentials for skilled professionals in the field of renewable energy.
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) - SEIA works to implement solar policy, increase social awareness of solar panel systems, and help makes solar energy projects low cost through tax credits.
Southface - Southface provides vocational training, certification training, and continuing education to promote renewable energy projects. Additionally, Southface provides technical assistance to organizations working for green energy initiatives.
South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA) - SCCEBA works to implement policy initiatives and supports education about clean energy industry in South Carolina. They are non-profit made up of clean energy businesses and industry leaders dedicated to growing South Carolina's clean energy economy.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - The U.S. Greed Building Council seeks to ensure buildings are designed in an environmentally responsible way by certifying projects either silver, gold, or platinum. Recognition from USGBC can increase the value of the building or project.
South Carolina Chapter (USGBC-SC) - The USGBC-SC chapter seeks to ensure buildings are designed in an environmentally responsible way in South Carolina.