American Council On Renewable Energy Statement Regarding Department of Energy’s Planned Study of the U.S. Electric Grid Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderApril 17, 2017Statement by Gregory Wetstone, ACORE President and Chief Executive Officer WASHINGTON, April 17, 2017 – “We’re puzzled that the Department of Energy is launching a new study based on the premise that renewable energy policies are accelerating the decline of coal and nuclear plants, or somehow undermining grid resilience. Numerous studies have demonstrated otherwise,…
Clean Energy Coalition Supports Proposed FERC Revision of Interconnection Process Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderApril 13, 2017WASHINGTON, DC, April 13, 2017 — A coalition of clean energy groups voiced their support today for proposed interconnection changes by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to improve the efficiency and transparency of interconnection requests and remove barriers to renewable energy development. The following are comments made by representatives of clean energy and emerging…
Renewables Power Economic Growth in Nevada ReportsBy Erin SnyderApril 1, 2017Produced by Wind Solar Alliance April 2017 Renewables Power Economic Growth in Nevada
American Council On Renewable Energy Statement on Executive Order Detailing Intention to Review Clean Power Plan Regulations Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderMarch 28, 2017Statement by Greg Wetstone, ACORE President and Chief Executive Officer WASHINGTON, March 28, 2017 – “There is no denying that long-term investment in the nation’s renewable energy infrastructure would have benefited from Clean Power Plan’s 2030 objectives. The near-term reality, however, is that today’s executive order is unlikely to impact the booming growth in…
National Renewable Energy Policy Forum Charts Path for Policy Progress and Continued Market Expansion Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderMarch 16, 2017 Public Officials and Industry Leaders Examine Challenges and Opportunities WASHINGTON, March 16, 2017 – A diverse mix of elected leaders, senior congressional staffers, industry executives, investors and renewable energy advocates convened at the National Renewable Energy Policy Forum to discuss the most significant policy and finance issues facing the renewable energy industry in the context of…
American Council On Renewable Energy Honors Industry Leaders at Fifteenth Anniversary Gala Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderMarch 15, 2017Amazon, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Google Awarded for Renewable Energy Innovation and Industry Impact WASHINGTON, March 15, 2017 – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national non-profit organization dedicated to leading the transition to a renewable energy economy, celebrated its fifteen year anniversary by hosting a gala event at the Ronald Reagan Building…
Media Advisory: National Renewable Energy Policy Forum Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderMarch 7, 2017MEDIA ADVISORY March 7, 2017 Media Contact: Anna Hahnemann, ACORE hahnemann@acore.org; (202) 777-7548 Future of Renewables in Focus at Annual ACORE Policy Forum Industry leaders, elected officials to discuss impact of new political, policy agendas on sector Washington, DC – On March 16, executives from across the renewable energy sector will join bipartisan elected…
Over 3 Million in U.S. Now Work for Clean Energy Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderFebruary 22, 2017National business groups, citing government statistics, say jobs providing cleaner energy options equal those in retail stores, twice those in building construction For Immediate Release – February 22, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, national business groups representing the range and breadth of clean energy companies in the United States cheered government statistics showing their…
The American Council On Renewable Energy Applauds Maryland’s Renewable Energy Leadership Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderFebruary 3, 2017Maryland Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto, Approving Expansion of the State’s Renewable Portfolio Standard For Immediate Release – February 3, 2017 Washington, D.C. – The Maryland Senate, following similar action by the House earlier this week, voted to override Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of legislation to increase the use of renewable energy in the state.…
The American Council On Renewable Energy Praises Google’s 100% Renewable Energy Achievement Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderDecember 6, 2016Google Purchases Enough Renewable Energy To Match Its Global Operations in 2017 For Immediate Release – December 6, 2016 Washington, D.C.—The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) applauds Google on today’s announcement that the company will reach its goal of powering its global operations – including data centers and offices – with 100% renewable…
