A Conversation with Navajo Power on Leading the Transition to Renewable Energy in Tribal Communities BlogBy Constance ThompsonJanuary 11, 2022By Constance Thompson January 11, 2021 In 2018, a group of Native entrepreneurs founded Navajo Power, a Public Benefit Corporation that develops utility-scale clean energy projects on tribal lands. Navajo Power is organized around the company’s core principles, which include a mission to maximize the community benefits of its projects, democratize clean energy for all,…
High Stakes for Energy Transition Visible at ACORE Grid Forum 2021 BlogBy Maheen Ahmad, Blake McCarren, and Tyler StoffNovember 16, 2021By Maheen Ahmad, Blake McCarren and Tyler Stoff November 16, 2021 Coming at an inflection point for the Build Back Better agenda and nation’s transition to a renewable energy economy, the ACORE Grid Forum featured key thought leaders on the policy, business and technologies necessary to build a clean energy grid. Policy Priorities to Accelerate…
Exploring the Intersection of Gender, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Renewable Energy Industry BlogBy Constance ThompsonNovember 5, 2021By Constance Thompson November 5, 2021 Many people have heard the data and business case for a diverse and inclusive workforce and its positively transformational impacts on a company’s culture, innovation, and profit margins. Yet, we don’t often hear directly from those at the forefront – the people who demographically represent this change and the…
We Can Grow the U.S. Wind Industry, but Effective Policy Is Critical BlogBy Jérôme PécresseOctober 13, 2021By 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…
Solar Deployment and U.S. Trade Policy: A Brief Review BlogBy Daniel WolfOctober 12, 2021By 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…
Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Katie Garza, Co-Founder and COO, Lyssy Energy BlogBy Constance ThompsonOctober 7, 2021By 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…
Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Laura Zapata, Co-Founder of Clearloop BlogBy Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021By 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…
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…
