ACORE Statement on Governor Hogan’s Decision to Veto the Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Bill Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderMay 28, 2016With his decision to veto an increase to Maryland’s Renewable Portfolio Standard, the Governor has missed an opportunity to drive in-state private investment and economic growth. For Immediate Release – May 28, 2016 Washington, D.C. – In response to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s decision to veto Senate Bill 921 – Clean Energy Jobs – Renewable…
The American Council On Renewable Energy Celebrates the Signing of the Paris Agreement Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderApril 22, 2016For Immediate Release – April 22, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, at a United Nations ceremony in New York, Secretary of State John Kerry signed the Paris climate deal that resulted from global negotiations at December’s COP21. This steps moves the United States closer to bringing the agreement into force and marks an important unification of nations to collectively…
ACORE Stands in Support of Tech Companies’ Backing for EPA’s Clean Power Plan Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderApril 1, 2016Today’s amicus brief filed by Amazon, Google, Apple and Microsoft in State of West Virginia, et al v. EPAshows important support for climate action from America’s top tech companies For Immediate Release – April 1, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) applauded its members Google and Amazon, accompanied by Apple…
The American Council On Renewable Energy Announces New Members Appointed to its Board of Directors Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderMarch 24, 2016For Immediate Release – March 24, 2016 Washington, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to announce new members of its 2016 Board of Directors: Frank Armijo, Vice President, Lockheed Martin Energy; Skip Grow, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley; and Shannon Kellogg, Director of Public Policy, Amazon. “I am delighted to welcome our Board members,” said Gregory…
Renewable Energy Industry Gives Strong Showing at 2016 National Policy Forum Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderMarch 21, 2016The growing industry looks to the future on policies to unlock market expansion, aid in grid integration and continue to lower carbon emissions, via collaboration with Congress and the federal government For Immediate Release – March 21, 2015 Washington, D.C. – The renewable energy industry came together last week to discuss energy, tax and climate…
Renewable Energy Industry Gives Strong Showing at 2016 National Policy Forum Uncategorized, Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderMarch 21, 2016The growing industry looks to the future on policies to unlock market expansion, aid in grid integration and continue to lower carbon emissions, via collaboration with Congress and the federal government For Immediate Release – March 21, 2016 Washington, D.C. – The renewable energy industry came together last week to discuss energy, tax and climate…
The American Council On Renewable Energy Praises Governors’ Accord for a New Energy Future Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderFebruary 17, 2016Bipartisan 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 Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderFebruary 9, 2016For 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 Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderJanuary 20, 2016For 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 Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderDecember 16, 2015Incoming 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…
