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NIREC Continues to Expand its Statewide Reach
The Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization (NIREC) is pleased to announce that Randolph J. Townsend has joined its Board of Trustees. Townsend has a storied career in the worlds of both business and politics, and remains passionate about building a better future for Nevada and its people.
May 16, 2012
Energy Professionals' Networking Group is Heating Up in Nevada
Young Professionals in Energy Announces a New Nevada Chapter - and its Initial Activities
Professional networking groups have been growing in popularity throughout the country. The energy industry’s Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) has been in Las Vegas since Monday for its annual summit. At the group’s Opening Night Party, the formation of a new Nevada chapter (YPE Nevada) was announced, along with details of the organization’s first activities.
April 25, 2012
NIREC Expands Physical Presence in Nevada
Innovation Intermediary Co-locates at DRI to Deepen Collaboration with NSHE Institutions
The Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization (NIREC) is pleased to announce that it has expanded its physical presence in Nevada by co-locating new offices at the northern and southern science centers of the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno and Las Vegas respectively while maintaining an existing office at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village.
March 21, 2012
Nevada is 'Playing to Win in Clean Energy'
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Releases new Report on the Clean Energy Economy in Nevada
Nevada is leading the way toward the development of a new clean energy economy by continuing to develop its substantial geothermal, solar and wind energy resources throughout the state, according to a new report released today by Senator Harry Reid.
March 12, 2012
The Academy Awards for Clean Energy Startups Rolls out the Red Carpet in Nevada
Cleantech Open and NIREC team up to help clean energy entrepreneurs in Nevada
Nevada’s clean energy entrepreneurs will get a boost this month when Cleantech Open, the world’s largest clean energy accelerator and business competition, announces the opening of a Nevada chapter and a new partnership with the Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization (NIREC).
March 7, 2012
Two NIREC-assisted Startups Win Regional Cleantech Open Competition
NIREC congratulates Cleantech Open regional winners: Load IQ (Reno, NV) and May-Ruben Technologies (Minden, NV)!
Load IQ placed first in the Energy Efficiency category and May-Ruben Technologies won the Regional Sustainability Award. We are proud to have worked with both of these fabulous startups.
October 7, 2011
Bryan McArdle joins NIREC as Program Manager
NIREC is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan McArdle as Program Manager
September 1, 2011
Clean Energy Innovation Accelerator NIREC Announces Walt Borland as President and CEO
Borland Supports NIREC’s Vision for a Robust Clean Energy Economy in Nevada
NIREC today announced that it has appointed Walt Borland President and CEO of the organization effective immediately. Borland replaces James A. Croce, who has served as NIREC’s President and CEO since June 2009 and led the organization to its nationally recognized role in accelerating emerging clean energy technologies to market and supporting industry growth in Nevada and the broader region. Croce, who stepped down for personal reasons, remains as an Executive-in-Residence with NIREC and will actively support the management transition over the coming months.
August 8, 2011
NV Energy and NIREC Partner to Grow Nevada’s Renewable Energy Industry
NV Energy Foundation grant promotes expanded NIREC presence in Las Vegas region
With an emphasis on strengthening its Southern Nevada presence, the Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization (NIREC) today announced the receipt of an NV Energy Foundation grant to support the nonprofit’s mission of accelerating innovations in clean energy technology and deployment. This grant and NV Energy’s participation in NIREC’s Innovation Partner Program will increase resources dedicated to growing the Las Vegas region’s clean energy industry.
July 28, 2011
Energy Efficiency Startup, Clausius Technologies, is Semifinalist in Business Competition
NIREC business accelerator helps clean energy startup present energy efficient HVAC smart controller technology
Clausius Technologies today announced its HVAC smart controller technology has advanced to the semifinals in the Cleantech Open, the world’s largest cleantech business competition, according to the competition’s website.
June 21, 2011
The Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization (NIREC) Elevates Li Han Chan to Vice President, Operations
Clean Energy Accelerator Advances Technology Innovations and Renewable Energy Project Deployment
May 25, 2011
Business Leader, Maureen Peckman, Joins Board of Trustees of Nevada Clean Energy Accelerator
NIREC’s renewable energy focus builds on the commitment to diversify the state’s economy
May 24, 2011
'The SILVER Spark' Ignites a More Diverse Economy for Nevada
Report lays the groundwork for how to grow the state's economy through innovation
Gov. Brian Sandoval today announced the release of “The SILVER Spark for Nevada: Sustainable Innovation Leading a Vital Economic Renaissance,” a report highlighting Nevada’s industry innovation strength areas with the commercialization potential to form the foundation of a more diverse economy for the state. The report was jointly released by the Office of the Governor, the Office of the Lt. Governor, the Nevada Commission on Economic Development and the Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization.
April 20, 2011
Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization (NIREC) Selected to Mentor Renewable-Energy-Startups with U.S. SBA Entrepreneurial Mentor Corps
As regional accelerator, NIREC will nurture the next generation of high growth entrepreneurs as part of the Administration’s Startup America initiative
NIREC has been selected as a Regional Accelerator to mentor clean energy startups as part of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Entrepreneurial Mentor Corps (EMC). This new national mentoring initiative pairs high growth businesses with mentors who can help support these companies through early-stage challenges and increase the businesses’ chances for success. NIREC is one of only four accelerators selected from 75 organizations.
February 18, 2011
NIREC Partners with State of Nevada to Grow Renewable Energy Industry
Business Development through Renewable Energy Contract Awarded to NIREC (RFP 1902)
NIREC has been selected to support the statewide growth of renewable energy industry clusters. Bringing together Nevada’s existing and would-be renewable energy suppliers, the NIREC team will facilitate partnerships to attract both domestic and international RE companies across the value chain. In addition to the NSOE, the Nevada Commission on Economic Development and the state’s regional economic development organizations are key stakeholders in this effort.
January 27, 2011
Solving Problems for the Clean Energy Industry
Collaboration between Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and NIREC to accelerate the commercialization of clean energy technologie
December 14, 2010
Dynamic Ecosystem Approach to Renewable Energy Commercialization
While many may favor a development theory that relies on a static ecosystem (or network) and routine replication of knowledge drawn from case studies, NIREC's Director of Operations Li Han Chan and Entrepreneur-In-Residence Nicola Kerslake argue that a dynamic ecosystem (or network) developed uniquely for each new innovation helps circumvent inadequacies in the broader commercialization infrastructure and provides the basis for the "technology pull" approach used by NIREC for renewable energy commercialization.
November 20, 2010
Up to $150,000 in Funding and Services (per project) Offered for Technology Development and Commercialization of Early-Stage Clean Energy Technologies
June 19, 2010
GREEN: The Color of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth: A Fireside Chat with Jim Croce, President and CEO of NIREC
April 15, 2010
The Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization (NIREC) Announces Latest Call for Proposals to Accelerate Clean Energy Technology Innovations
November 3, 2009
The Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization (NIREC) Selects James A. Croce as President and CEO
June 30, 2009
March 2009 Call for Proposals Launched
April 5, 2009
NIREC in the News
Commercialization: Promises, Challenges, Northern Nevada Business Weekly, August 16, 2010
Interview with NIREC's Jim Croce and Windspire's Walt Borland, Nevada Newsline, Radio Talk Show, KUNR Radio, May 28, 2010
Dan Erwine of PBS station KUNR discusses clean energy innovation with Jim Croce, president and CEO of NIREC and Walt Borland, president and CEO of Windspire Energy of Reno, Nevada. Hear more about NIREC's program of funding and business services and Windspire's growth. Learn how NIREC's work with Windspire Energy (formerly Mariah Power) supported the development of the company as well as the growth of NIREC.
