Slow Job Growth in November Leaves 446,000 Clean Energy Workers Unemployed as COVID Cases, Shutdowns Surge Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderDecember 9, 2020December 9, 2020 Slow Job Growth in November Leaves 446,000 Clean Energy Workers Unemployed as COVID Cases, Shutdowns Surge Clean energy businesses face weakening federal incentives unless Congress acts before holidays At rate since June, sector would need 36 months to reach pre-COVID employment Job growth slowest since unemployment peaked in May WASHINGTON, D.C. –…
ACORE Launches New Program to “Accelerate” DEI Within the Renewable Sector Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderDecember 8, 2020December 8, 2020 ACORE Launches New Program to “Accelerate” DEI Within the Renewable Sector WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an effort to improve diversity, equity and inclusion within the renewable energy sector and reduce barriers for participants from underrepresented communities, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is proud to announce the launch of its new…
Senate Confirms Bipartisan FERC Nominees Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderDecember 1, 2020November 30, 2020 Senate Confirms Bipartisan FERC Nominees WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate voted this evening to confirm Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) nominees Allison Clements and Mark Christie. Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “We commend the Senate for confirming this highly qualified…
Senate ENR Committee Votes to Advance FERC Nominees Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderNovember 18, 2020November 18, 2020 Senate ENR Committee Votes to Advance FERC Nominees WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources voted this morning to advance Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) nominees Allison Clements and Mark Christie. Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy…
New Survey Finds More Countries Turning to Macro Grids to Enable Energy Transition Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderNovember 18, 2020November 18, 2020 New Survey Finds More Countries Turning to Macro Grids to Enable Energy Transition U.S. Transmission Development Lags Behind China, European Union, South America and India WASHINGTON, D.C. — A global survey of Macro Grids conducted by Iowa State University and released today shows countries around the world are scaling up their electric…
Multi-Sector Coalition Urges Congress to Include Support For Clean Energy and Clean Transportation in Must-Pass Legislation This Year Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderNovember 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Multi-Sector Coalition Urges Congress to Include Support For Clean Energy and Clean Transportation in Must-Pass Legislation This Year WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter delivered to U.S. House and Senate leadership today, 45 organizations and companies spanning the environmental, conservation, clean energy, public health and faith communities are urging support for clean…
24,000 Clean Energy Jobs Added in October, Leaving 454,000 Unemployed After Months of Federal Inaction Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderNovember 12, 2020November 12, 2020 24,000 Clean Energy Jobs Added in October, Leaving 454,000 Unemployed After Months of Federal Inaction • 40+ states continue to suffer double-digit unemployment in clean energy • 13% of clean energy workforce still jobless as industry nears slow season • Job growth remains below 0.9% across all sectors WASHINGTON, D.C. – The…
ACORE Congratulates President-Elect Biden, Looks Forward to His Immediately Rejoining Paris Climate Agreement Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderNovember 7, 2020November 7, 2020 ACORE Congratulates President-Elect Biden, Looks Forward to His Immediately Rejoining Paris Climate Agreement Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) congratulates President-elect Joe Biden for his victory in this historic election. The nation’s renewable energy sector looks…
ACORE Statement on FERC Leadership Change Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderNovember 6, 2020November 6, 2020 ACORE Statement on FERC Leadership Change Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “Like many in the energy sector, we were surprised to see the sudden change in leadership at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) last night. While we have not always agreed…
ACORE Statement on Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderNovember 4, 2020November 4, 2020 ACORE Statement on Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “As we await the official results of the presidential election, the United States – the world’s second largest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions – is squandering global credibility and good…
