ACORE submitted comments to the House Ways and Means Committee on potential tax reforms that could impact clean energy.
Lesley Hunter
Team Member
Senior Vice President, Policy and Engagement
hunter@acore.org
Lesley Hunter is ACORE’s Senior Vice President of Policy and Engagement, overseeing the organization’s policy work, including government and regulatory affairs and related member activities. Lesley also leads the development of educational resources and analysis on clean energy for policymaker and business audiences.
Lesley has over 15 years of experience in clean energy, leading prominent coalitions on tax equity, financial policies, corporate sustainability, and national security. She is the author of numerous publications and is a frequent commentator on these issues.
She is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego, where she studied international relations, anthropology, and history.
Featured Work
ACORE Comments in Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Section 45Y and 48E Credits
- Project Finance
- Tax Incentives & Appropriations
- Comments & Testimony
ACORE submitted comments on the Section 45Y Production Tax Credit (“PTC”) and Section 48E Investment Tax Credit (“ITC”).
ACORE Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience
- Supply Chain & Trade
- Comments & Testimony
ACORE responded to the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s request for comments on promoting supply chain resilience.
ACORE Summary of SEC Climate Rule Treatment of Renewable Energy
- Project Finance
- Sustainable Investing & ESG
- Fact Sheets
This document summarizes the major elements of the SEC final rules related to climate disclosures, including renewable energy use, generation, provision, and investment.
Tax Equity: Enabling Clean Energy and Growing the American Economy
- Project Finance
- Tax Incentives & Appropriations
- Fact Sheets
In this ACORE fact sheet, learn why tax equity for clean energy projects is important, who makes tax equity investments, and how tax equity works.
ACORE Comments in Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Credit [REG–117631–23]
- Project Finance
- Tax Incentives & Appropriations
- Comments & Testimony
ACORE submitted comments in response to proposed regulations for the Clean Hydrogen Production Credit under section 45V of the Internal Revenue Code.
ACORE Comments to Treasury on its Proposed Regulations Concerning the Section 48 Investment Tax Credit
- Project Finance
- Tax Incentives & Appropriations
- Comments & Testimony
The Treasury Department’s continued issuance of timely guidance on the Section 48 ITC is fundamental to maximizing the IRA’s success.
Renewable Energy Certificates: The Currency of the Clean Energy Market
- Project Finance
- Blog
Renewable energy certificates (RECs) are a fundamental component underlying the operation of the U.S. clean energy market.
The Risk Profile of Renewable Energy Tax Equity Investments
Tax equity is a critical financing source for clean energy projects. Many forecasters estimate that it will need to increase to over $50 billion.
Expectations for Renewable Energy Finance in 2023-2026
This ACORE analysis assesses how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is impacting investor and developer outlooks in the renewable energy sector.