ACORE Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address Press ReleasesBy Allie HartleyMarch 1, 2022March 1, 2022 ACORE Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “I am encouraged by President Biden’s renewed push for historic investments in clean energy, including tax incentives to accelerate the deployment of solar and wind power, during tonight’s…
ACORE Celebrates Historic New York Bight Offshore Wind Auction Press ReleasesBy Allie HartleyFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022 ACORE Celebrates Historic New York Bight Offshore Wind Auction WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), following the completion of the New York Bight Offshore Wind Lease Auction. “The New York Bight offshore wind lease auction – the…
American Council on Renewable Energy Marks One Year Anniversary of Winter Storm Uri Press ReleasesBy Allie HartleyFebruary 15, 2022February 15, 2022 American Council on Renewable Energy Marks One Year Anniversary of Winter Storm Uri WASHINGTON, D.C. – One year after Winter Storm Uri caused widespread blackouts across Texas, leaving millions without power, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) President and CEO Gregory Wetstone issued the following statement: “One year ago, Texans were failed…
ACORE Comments on OCC Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Banks Comments & TestimonyBy Allie HartleyFebruary 14, 2022ACORE Comments on OCC Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Banks
ACORE Statement on Auxin Solar Tariff Petition Press ReleasesBy Allie HartleyFebruary 10, 2022February 10, 2022 ACORE Statement on Auxin Solar Tariff Petition Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “Trade petitions deserve a fair examination, particularly when there is a concern for human rights. We expect the merits of the Auxin Solar tariff request on solar panels from Southeast Asia…
ISO-NE Delays MOPR Elimination Hindering Cost-Effective Clean Energy Press ReleasesBy Allie HartleyFebruary 7, 2022February 7, 2022 ISO-NE Delays MOPR Elimination Hindering Cost-Effective Clean Energy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last Thursday, the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) Participant’s Committee voted in support of the ISO-New England (ISO-NE)’s recommendation to delay the removal of the Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) by another two years, until 2025. This action represents a reversal…
60+ Organizations Call for “Demonstrable Progress” Toward Enactment of Clean Energy Tax Platform Before State of the Union Address Press ReleasesBy Allie HartleyFebruary 7, 2022February 7, 2022 60+ Organizations Call for “Demonstrable Progress” Toward Enactment of Clean Energy Tax Platform Before State of the Union Address WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 60 diverse stakeholders, including environmental organizations, faith groups, clean energy, energy efficiency and transportation associations, wrote to Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last…
Post-Technical Conference Comments of Clean Energy Organizations on Energy and Ancillary Services Markets Comments & TestimonyBy Allie HartleyFebruary 4, 2022Post-Technical Conference Comments of Clean Energy Organizations on Energy and Ancillary Services Markets
ACORE Applauds House Passage of the America COMPETES Act Press ReleasesBy Allie HartleyFebruary 4, 2022February 4, 2022 ACORE Applauds House Passage of the America COMPETES Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “House approval of the America COMPETES Act represents substantial progress toward the development of a 21st century domestic supply chain for renewable energy technology. The legislation authorizes billions of…
ACORE Statement on Biden Administration Section 201 Tariff Announcement Press ReleasesBy Allie HartleyFebruary 4, 2022February 4, 2022 ACORE Statement on Biden Administration Section 201 Tariff Announcement Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “Given multiple factors that impact domestic solar manufacturing, ACORE is encouraged to see the Biden administration modify the Section 201 tariffs to better ensure the United States has access…
