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ACORE Announces 2025 Accelerate Cohort as Program Celebrates Five Years of Supporting Small and Medium-Sized Clean Energy Businesses

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Washington, D.C.  – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) marks the 5th anniversary of ACORE Accelerate with the introduction of its 2025 cohort, an exceptional group of 15 emerging clean energy companies poised to shape the industry’s future. 

Since launching in December 2020, ACORE Accelerate has provided mentorship, market access, and business development opportunities to more than 50 small and medium-sized clean energy enterprises, empowering them to expand their operations, forge strategic partnerships, and drive real-world energy solutions. This year’s milestone cohort reflects the program’s continued commitment to fostering economic growth and innovation. 

“Over the past five years, ACORE Accelerate has demonstrated that when we invest time, education and targeted resources to small and medium-sized businesses, we’re providing the basic ingredients for these companies to grow,” said Ray Long, President & CEO of ACORE. “This program has helped many businesses get the resources they need to flourish in a highly competitive industry, and we’re excited to see how the 2025 cohort will continue that legacy.” 

2025 ACORE Accelerate Cohort: A New Class of Clean Energy Innovators 

The companies selected for the 2025 cohort represent a broad range of clean energy technologies and services, from solar and wind deployment to grid optimization and financing solutions. Like the alumni before them, these businesses will gain access to: 

  • High-level industry mentorship from ACORE members and partners 
  • Strategic networking opportunities with investors, policymakers, and industry leaders 
  • Tailored technical assistance and curated business development programming 
  • Exclusive participation in ACORE’s major events, including the Accelerate Forum and Finance Forum 

“Joining the 2024 ACORE Accelerate cohort has been a game changer for my business,” said Jade Garrett, Founder and CEO of Positive Deviancy and ACORE Board Member. “My revenues have doubled, and the ACORE community has connected me with like-minded, visionary Founders and CEOs from small companies like mine, expanding my network and increasing my industry knowledge.” 

Five Years of Transformational Impact 

The ACORE Accelerate network has grown into a powerful community where businesses collaborate and receive the training and support they need to grow.  

“The numbers speak for themselves,” said Constance Thompson, Senior Vice President of ACORE Accelerate.  “Our alums are saying the following about the Accelerate program: 

  • 92% of member companies are conducting business within the ACORE network 
  • 84% cite ACORE Accelerate as critical to their business growth 
  • 45% have reported significant revenue increases since joining the program” 

The power of collaboration is at the heart of ACORE Accelerate. Alumni have launched joint ventures, secured major project financing, and forged lasting partnerships that would not have been possible without this program. For example, previous cohort members have co-developed projects, secured funding through strategic ACORE member connections, and gained contracts with major energy companies. 

For more information on ACORE Accelerate and its 2025 cohort, click here. 

About ACORE: 
For over 20 years, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) has been the nation’s leading voice on the issues most essential to clean energy expansion. ACORE unites finance, policy, and technology to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy. For more information, please visit http://www.acore.org.