Author Archives: Erin Snyder

The American Council On Renewable Energy Praises Governors’ Accord for a New Energy Future

Bipartisan group of 17 Governors sign clean energy agreement to secure a prosperous future for the country   For Immediate Release – February 17, 2016 Washington, D.C. – The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) applauds the bipartisan group of 17 governors that recently signed the Governors’ Accord for a New Energy Future and for their leadership on renewable…

ACORE Statement on the Supreme Court’s Stay of the Clean Power Plan

For Immediate Release – February 9, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Reacting to news of the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the EPA’s Clean Power Plan, ACORE released the following statement on the decision and expressed hope for a path forward on effective climate regulations under the Clean Air Act: “Today’s Supreme Court decision is a major…

The American Council On Renewable Energy Announces 2016 Board Of Directors Election Results

For Immediate Release – January 20, 2016 Washington, D.C. – The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to announce its 2016 Board of Directors election results: Joseph Desmond, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Government Affairs, Bright Source Energy and Matt Ferguson, Counsel, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP were reelected to the board. The board also welcomes new members Mona Dajani, Partner, Baker…

ACORE’s New Leadership Applauds Tax Deal

Incoming President and CEO Greg Wetstone praises legislation for renewable energy   For Immediate Release – December 16, 2015 Washington D.C. – In response to today’s joint tax extenders-omnibus deal, reached in an overwhelming bipartisan manner by both the House and Senate, ACORE’s leadership applauded the deal for renewable energy. “Congress is taking an important step…

Gregory Wetstone to be New President and CEO at the American Council On Renewable Energy

Brings long history of leadership promoting renewable energy   For Immediate Release – December 14, 2015 Washington D.C. – The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously selected Gregory Wetstone to become the organization’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2016. “Greg’s experience, vision and history…

ACORE Applauds New York’s Proposal to Achieve 50 Percent Renewable Energy by 2030

A newly proposed mandate from Governor Cuomo would add to New York’s position as a national leader on renewable energy and climate change   For Immediate Release – November 23, 2015 Washington, D.C. – The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) applauds Governor Cuomo and the State of New York on plans to advance their goal…

At REFF-West Private and Public Leaders Explore Future of Renewable Energy Capital Markets as Industry Matures and Evolves

Over 50 speakers and 250 attendees analyze the financing and policy challenges surrounding renewables, storage and the future of energy in the western U.S.   For Immediate Release – November 9, 2015 San Francisco, CA – The 8th Annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum-West (REFF-West), the premier renewable energy finance event in the western U.S, gathered energy and finance experts…

ACORE Releases its 2015 Renewable Energy in the 50 States: Western Region Report

The West leads the rest of the country in generation and investment for renewable energy.   For Immediate Release – November 5, 2015 San Francisco, CA – The annual update of the American Council On Renewable Energy’s (ACORE) Renewable Energy in the 50 States: Western Region report was released today at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum-West (REFF-West) in…

American Council On Renewable Energy Announces Appointment of Neil Gerber to Board of Directors

Mr. Neil Gerber, Global Director at IBM, to fill open seat on ACORE board of directors   For Immediate Release – September 21, 2015 Washington, D.C. — The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Gerber, Global Director for IBM’s Smarter Lifecycle Asset Management (SLAM) initiative, to the ACORE…

ACORE Praises Larger Role for Renewable Energy in Clean Power Plan

Newly announced final rule calls for greater amount of renewable energy generation capacity, 28% by 2030, as part of U.S. transition to a low-carbon energy economy.   For Immediate Release – August 3, 2015 Washington, D.C. – Today, the White House and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Clean Power Plan, a groundbreaking rule to…