Strengthening Financial Institution Strategies to Adapt to the Climate Crisis BlogBy Maheen AhmadSeptember 21, 2021By 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…
Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Ally Mendoza, CEO of SUNTEX BlogBy Constance ThompsonSeptember 16, 2021By 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…
Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Robert “A.J.” Patton, CEO of 548 Capital, LLC. BlogBy Constance ThompsonAugust 31, 2021By Constance Thompson August 31, 2021 The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the third 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 Black Business Month, our August…
Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Kevin Butler, Founder & CEO of Sole Trader Renewable Energy BlogBy Constance ThompsonAugust 30, 2021By Constance Thompson August 30, 2021 The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the second installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series. Each installment will feature industry leaders and topics related to accelerating an equitable and just transition to a renewable energy economy. In recognition of National Black Business Month, our…
Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Kristal Hansley, Founder & CEO of WeSolar, Inc. BlogBy Constance ThompsonAugust 27, 2021By Constance Thompson August 27, 2021 The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the first installment in our “Accelerating Renewables ” blog series. Each installment will feature industry leaders and topics related to accelerating an equitable and just transition to a renewable energy economy. In recognition of National Black Business Month,…
ACORE Finance Forum Looks Ahead to Post-COVID Renewable Energy Transaction Landscape BlogBy Maheen Ahmad and Blake McCarrenJuly 1, 2021By Maheen Ahmad and Blake McCarren July 1, 2021 As the new administration launches ambitious plans to confront the climate crisis, corporate sustainability efforts are surging to scale up investment in our clean energy future. In this exciting moment for the renewable energy sector, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) proudly hosted the ACORE…
The Opportunity for SEC Regulation of Climate Disclosures BlogBy Lesley HunterJune 28, 2021By: Lesley Hunter June 28, 2021 Corporate risk exposure to climate change is becoming ever more central to companies’ bottom lines. As a result, investors, governments and the public increasingly expect information from companies on climate risks, strategies and scenario planning. To help mitigate long-term risks, companies are adopting aggressive sustainability targets and considering environmental,…
WSJ Factcheck: Renewables Are Not to Blame for Recent Power Outages and Grid Issues in Texas and California BlogBy ACOREJune 24, 2021By: ACORE Communications Team June 24, 2021 The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board continues to spread blatant misinformation to promote the false narrative that recent power outages and grid issues in Texas and California were caused by the increasing presence of renewable power. Following four rejected attempts to allow us to correct the record in…
New ACORE Report Assesses Growing Confidence for Renewable Energy Finance in the Aftermath of the Pandemic BlogBy Lesley Hunter and Maheen AhmadJune 17, 2021By: Maheen Ahmad and Lesley Hunter June 17, 2021 ACORE’s recently released report, Expectations for Renewable Energy Finance in 2021-2024, finds that confidence in the renewable energy and energy storage sectors is at an all-time high. With the economy starting to emerge from the COVID pandemic, the report assesses progress on ACORE’s $1T 2030 campaign…
How Southwest Power Pool Sets Renewable Records Daily BlogBy Tyler StoffApril 8, 2021By: Tyler Stoff April 8, 2021 On March 9, 2021, the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) – a wholesale power market that manages a real-time energy market in 14 states across the Central U.S. – set a new record for renewable penetration, with 80.3% of its electricity coming from renewables. Five days later, SPP broke that…
