It’s critical that we not lose sight of FERC Order 1920’s significant benefits, especially for reliability and energy affordability.
Renewable Power Perspectives
Renewable Power Perspectives features expert analysis on the most pressing issues facing the renewable energy sector in the U.S and abroad from ACORE staff, members, and supporters.
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Exploring the Future of Clean Energy Investment at the 2024 ACORE Finance Forum in New York City
The ACORE team hosted our annual Finance Forum in New York City, where attendees examined the trajectory for clean energy sector investment.
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The 2024 ACORE Awards Gala and Signature Forums United the Clean Energy Sector in Washington, D.C.
ACORE hosted our 2024 Accelerate Forum, Awards Gala, and Policy Forum, which gathered hundreds of attendees in the clean energy sector.
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Renewable Energy Certificates: The Currency of the Clean Energy Market
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- Blog
Renewable energy certificates (RECs) are a fundamental component underlying the operation of the U.S. clean energy market.
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Need for Speed: Connecting the Nation with Transmission
The U.S. grid needs to significantly expand its regional and interregional transmission capacity to meet future electricity demand, improve overall grid reliability and resilience, alleviate system congestion, and connect cleaner energy resources, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) concluded in its final National Transmission Needs Study released on Oct. 30, 2023.
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2023 ACORE Grid Forum Highlights Near-Term Gaps and Long-Term Priorities for the American Grid
ACORE hosted the 2023 Grid Forum convening leading grid experts to maximize the deployment of renewable energy.
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Celebrating One Year of Progress: The Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on Renewable Energy and the American Economy
Celebrating the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)’s anniversary, we reflect on the law’s transformative benefits and ACORE’s role in its enactment.
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Renewables Keep the Lights on in Texas
For the second summer in a row, renewables are helping keep the lights on and energy costs down in Texas.
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Unprecedented Opportunity for Renewable Investment on Display at 2023 ACORE Finance Forum
ACORE hosted its 2023 Finance Forum amidst smoky skies that provided an urgent reminder that investing in clean energy is more important than ever.
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Expectations for Renewable Energy Finance: The Post-IRA Landscape
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides the U.S. clean energy sector with an unprecedented opportunity for growth.
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What will our next 20 years look like? Here’s the truth: they’ll be better with ACORE at the forefront of energy policy.
Shannon Kellogg
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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