We Can Grow the U.S. Wind Industry, but Effective Policy Is Critical By Jérôme PécresseOctober 13, 2021 By Jérôme Pécresse October 13, 2021 Wind power continues to play an ever-growing role in helping the U.S. decarbonize electricity production, an important part of addressing climate change. Last year, 41% of new electricity generation capacity in the U.S. came from land-based wind energy — more than from any other source — according to the U.S. Department… Read more
Solar Deployment and U.S. Trade Policy: A Brief Review By Daniel WolfOctober 12, 2021 By Daniel Wolf October 12, 2021 Last month, the U.S. Department of Energy released the Solar Futures Study detailing the significant role solar energy will play in decarbonizing the nation’s power grid. The blueprint demonstrates that solar has the potential to generate 40% of the nation’s electricity by 2035. Unfortunately, a series of recent reports… Read more
Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Katie Garza, Co-Founder and COO, Lyssy Energy By Constance ThompsonOctober 7, 2021 By Constance Thompson October 7, 2021 The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series. Each installment features industry leaders and topics related to accelerating an equitable and just transition to a renewable energy economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, ACORE is… Read more
Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Laura Zapata, Co-Founder of Clearloop By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021 By Constance Thompson September 24, 2021 The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series. Each installment features industry leaders and topics related to accelerating an equitable and just transition to a renewable energy economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September… Read more
Strengthening Financial Institution Strategies to Adapt to the Climate Crisis By Maheen AhmadSeptember 21, 2021 By Maheen Ahmad September 21, 2021 In the lead-up to COP26 this November, financial institutions are ramping up their climate commitments, allocating additional investment to clean energy and reducing fossil fuels investment. All 10 major North American banks have set net-zero or Paris-aligned targets within the past year. On April 13, 411 businesses and investors… Read more
Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Ally Mendoza, CEO of SUNTEX By Constance ThompsonSeptember 16, 2021 By Constance Thompson September 16, 2021 The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the fourth installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series. Each installment features industry leaders and topics related to accelerating an equitable and just transition to a renewable energy economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September… Read more
