The color(s) black, white, and red is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
The certification mark certifies that authorized persons performing instructional services relating to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and/or distributed generation, have demonstrated professional knowledge competency in the relevant fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and/or distributed generation, in accordance with the requirements established by the certifier (applicant), including: the completion of relevant in-class course instruction requirements; the satisfaction of educational and experiential eligibility requirements; the development and maintenance of a defined syllabus and/or curriculum for each relevant program, consistent with a Job Task Analysis accepted by the certifier; and, the satisfaction of applicable training course/program performance requirements.
The mark consists of the words "IREC Interstate Renewable Energy Council ISPQ Certified Independent Instructor," including a design consisting of a circle with diagonal lines. The words "IREC Interstate Renewable Energy Council" and the circle design appear in white on a black background. The remaining wording appears in black on a white background and surrounded by black lining. A red stripe separates the words "IREC Interstate Renewable Energy Council" and "ISPQ Certified Independent Instructor".