To help investors and developers navigate an unsteady landscape, Finance Forum keynote speakers Lori Ann LaRocco and Edward Fishman offered actionable insights for attendees.
Chris Higginbotham
Team Member
Vice President, Communications
higginbotham@acore.org
Chris Higginbotham is ACORE’s Vice President of Communications, leading the organization’s day-to-day communication operations, managing outreach to the press, and positioning ACORE as a thought leader in the clean energy sector.
Chris previously served as the press officer at the U.S. Energy Information Administration, where he helped reporters and members of the energy sector translate complex energy data for general audiences. He has also worked in international trade and is a veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Reserve.
Chris studied broadcast performance and production at Appalachian State University and has master’s degrees from the University of Oklahoma and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. When he isn’t in the office, he is probably cooking, pulling invasive plants, or playing with his kids at the park.
Featured Work
2026: A Year of Clean Energy Momentum Despite Headwinds
- Finance
- Policy
- Project Finance
- Blog
Despite policy uncertainty and market headwinds, clean energy capacity additions are projected to reach record highs in 2026 as developers plan to add more solar and battery storage to the grid this year than ever.
Navigating the Global Energy Race: Edward Fishman to Speak at the 2026 ACORE Finance Forum
- Finance
- Blog
ACORE is thrilled to announce Edward Fishman as a keynote speaker at the upcoming 2026 ACORE Finance Forum on May 14 in New York.
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