Everblue has been awarded IREC Training Provider Accreditation for its Retrofit Installer Technician and Crew Leader courses by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC).

An IREC credential is a nationally recognized mark of quality training in the clean energy industry. Students, employers, funders, and other stakeholders look for the IREC mark to find high-quality training that meets safety requirements and is aligned with industry needs.

“We pursued IREC accreditation to demonstrate our commitment to delivering the highest-quality workforce training in the energy efficiency sector,” said Chris Boggiano, president of Everblue. “The rigorous application process helped us validate our operations, and we’re honored to earn this recognition as a leader in clean energy education.”

Everblue’s accredited training programs prepare students to become Crew Leaders and Retrofit Installer Technicians, critical roles in the home energy retrofit and weatherization industries. These hybrid-format courses combine hands-on skills training with online coursework, allowing participants to gain practical experience while accommodating flexible learning schedules.

“IREC developed its accreditation program to recognize high-quality training opportunities and close the skills gap between education providers and industry needs,” said Cynthia Finley, IREC Vice President for Workforce Strategy and Innovation. “We congratulate Everblue for meeting the high standards required to achieve IREC accreditation.”

As one of the leading accrediting bodies for clean energy training in the United States, IREC’s high standards and rigorous application process require applicants to demonstrate a robust approach to quality in all major areas of training program operations. IREC has accredited over 200 clean energy and home energy performance training programs and has certified more than 100 clean energy instructors.

As the clean energy economy grows rapidly, employers urgently need to locate and hire well-qualified workers. IREC credentials help job seekers locate high-quality training opportunities that prepare them to enter the clean energy workforce, and help employers identify quality training options for their staff.