Sen. Heinrich Introduces Two Bills that will Help Enhance America’s Grid Press ReleasesJune 1, 2023 June 1, 2023 Sen. Heinrich Introduces Two Bills that will Help Enhance America’s Grid WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced two bills today that will help… Read more
As Debt Ceiling Negotiations Continue, Renewable Groups Urge Congress to Enact Bipartisan Transmission Permitting Legislation Press ReleasesMay 23, 2023 May 23, 2023 As Debt Ceiling Negotiations Continue, Renewable Groups Urge Congress to Enact Bipartisan Transmission Permitting Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. – With permitting reform discussions occurring in Congress… Read more
Sen. Heinrich Introduces Bill to Help Unlock U.S. Transmission Development Press ReleasesMay 19, 2023 May 19, 2023 Sen. Heinrich Introduces Bill to Help Unlock U.S. Transmission Development WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced a critical piece of legislation that will help… Read more
ACORE Urges Texas Leaders to Maintain Business-Friendly Environment and Vote Down Anti-Renewable Legislation Press ReleasesMay 18, 2023 May 18, 2023 ACORE Urges Texas Leaders to Maintain Business-Friendly Environment and Vote Down Anti-Renewable Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter sent today to top state officials in… Read more
ACORE Wins Stage One of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Press ReleasesMay 18, 2023 May 18, 2023 ACORE Wins Stage One of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that… Read more
President Biden Issues Veto, Rejecting Congressional Efforts to Repeal the Solar Tariff Moratorium Press ReleasesMay 16, 2023 May 16, 2023 President Biden Issues Veto, Rejecting Congressional Efforts to Repeal the Solar Tariff Moratorium Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on… Read more
ACORE Finance Forum Will Bring Together Government, Finance and Tech Titans to Shape the Future of Renewable Finance Press ReleasesMay 15, 2023 May 15, 2023 ACORE Finance Forum Will Bring Together Government, Finance and Tech Titans to Shape the Future of Renewable Finance NEW YORK, NY – The… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Treasury Department’s Domestic Content Guidance Press ReleasesMay 12, 2023 May 12, 2023 ACORE Statement on the Treasury Department’s Domestic Content Guidance WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Treasury Department released preliminary guidance today on the Inflation Reduction… Read more
ACORE Statement on EPA’s New Carbon Pollution Standards Press ReleasesMay 11, 2023 May 11, 2023 ACORE Statement on EPA’s New Carbon Pollution Standards Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “The… Read more
ACORE Commends Biden Administration for Historic Steps to Accelerate Transmission Development Press ReleasesMay 10, 2023 May 10, 2023 ACORE Commends Biden Administration for Historic Steps to Accelerate Transmission Development WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)… Read more
Senate Passes Repeal of Solar Tariff Moratorium, Sending Congressional Review Act Resolution to the President’s Desk Press ReleasesMay 3, 2023 May 3, 2023 Senate Passes Repeal of Solar Tariff Moratorium, Sending Congressional Review Act Resolution to the President’s Desk Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the… Read more
ACORE Statement on House Passage of the CRA Resolution to Repeal the Solar Tariff Moratorium Press ReleasesApril 28, 2023 April 28, 2023 ACORE Statement on House Passage of the CRA Resolution to Repeal the Solar Tariff Moratorium WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives approved… Read more
ACORE Statement on House Attempt to Overturn Successful Clean Energy Tax Platform with Debt Limit Bill Press ReleasesApril 26, 2023 April 26, 2023 ACORE Statement on House Attempt to Overturn Successful Clean Energy Tax Platform with Debt Limit Bill Washington, D.C. – Today the U.S. House of… Read more
Market Reforms Needed to Power the Energy Transition in PJM and MISO Press ReleasesApril 25, 2023 April 25, 2023 Market Reforms Needed to Power the Energy Transition in PJM and MISO New ACORE, Grid Strategies Reports Encourage Grid Operators to Fully Utilize Capabilities of… Read more
40+ Organizations Call on Congress to Include Critical Transmission Funding in FY 2024 Budget Press ReleasesApril 24, 2023 April 24, 2023 40+ Organizations Call on Congress to Include Critical Transmission Funding in FY 2024 Budget Washington, D.C. – A letter signed by a… Read more
New Analysis Finds Annual Matching Requirement for Hydrogen Production Will Not Raise Emissions and Will Avoid Cost Barriers Press ReleasesApril 19, 2023 April 19, 2023 New Analysis Finds Annual Matching Requirement for Hydrogen Production Will Not Raise Emissions and Will Avoid Cost Barriers ACORE and E3 Compare GHG Emissions and… Read more
ACORE Statement on House Debt Limit Proposal Press ReleasesApril 19, 2023 April 19, 2023 ACORE Statement on House Debt Limit Proposal Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “The IRA… Read more
Clean Energy Trades Unite Against Harmful Retroactive Solar Tariff Threat Press ReleasesApril 18, 2023 April 18, 2023 Clean Energy Trades Unite Against Harmful Retroactive Solar Tariff Threat WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), American Council on Renewable… Read more
ACORE Partners with the National Urban League to Publish Inaugural Climate and Clean Energy Section of the 2023 State of Black America Report Press ReleasesApril 17, 2023 April 17, 2023 ACORE Partners with the National Urban League to Publish Inaugural Climate and Clean Energy Section of the 2023 State of Black America Report WASHINGTON,… Read more
ACORE Statement on Treasury Guidance on Energy Communities Press ReleasesApril 4, 2023 April 4, 2023 ACORE Statement on Treasury Guidance on Energy Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Treasury Department released proposed guidance today on the “energy communities”… Read more
ACORE Statement on House Approval of H.R. 1 Press ReleasesMarch 30, 2023 March 30, 2023 ACORE Statement on House Approval of H.R. 1 Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “Energy legislation… Read more
Financial Accounting Standards Board Update Eases Hurdles for Renewable Energy Investors Press ReleasesMarch 29, 2023 March 29, 2023 Financial Accounting Standards Board Update Eases Hurdles for Renewable Energy Investors WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) published its final accounting standard update for… Read more
ACORE Statement on the SITE Act Press ReleasesMarch 22, 2023 March 22, 2023 ACORE Statement on the SITE Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “We commend Sen. Whitehouse… Read more
President Biden Vetoes Anti-ESG Bill Press ReleasesMarch 20, 2023 March 20, 2023 President Biden Vetoes Anti-ESG Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Biden vetoed a bill today that would deny retirement plan fiduciaries the discretion to consider climate change and other environmental, social, and… Read more
ACORE to Honor Renewable Energy Champion, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, at Awards Gala Press ReleasesMarch 8, 2023 March 8, 2023 ACORE to Honor Renewable Energy Champion, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, at Awards Gala Washington, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national… Read more
ACORE Welcomes Third Cohort of Accelerate Member Companies Press ReleasesMarch 7, 2023 March 7, 2023 ACORE Welcomes Third Cohort of Accelerate Member Companies Washington, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today the companies that have been… Read more
House Attempts to Hamstring Sustainable Investment, Passing Anti-ESG Measure Press ReleasesFebruary 28, 2023 February 28, 2023 House Attempts to Hamstring Sustainable Investment, Passing Anti-ESG Measure WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure today that would block the… Read more
Communities Could Have Saved Nearly $100M, Kept Lights on During Winter Storm Elliott by Adding Transmission Press ReleasesFebruary 8, 2023 February 8, 2023 Communities Could Have Saved Nearly $100M, Kept Lights on During Winter Storm Elliott by Adding Transmission Nearly Two Years After the Tragedy of Winter Storm Uri,… Read more
ACORE Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address Press ReleasesFebruary 8, 2023 February 7, 2023 ACORE Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): … Read more
Report: Urgent, Collaborative Offshore Wind Transmission Planning Needed to Achieve Federal and State Clean Energy Goals Press ReleasesJanuary 24, 2023 January 24, 2023 Report: Urgent, Collaborative Offshore Wind Transmission Planning Needed to Achieve Federal and State Clean Energy Goals State-federal coordination will bring down costs and increase benefits from… Read more
ACORE CEO Greg Wetstone Stepping Down After 7+ Years of Leadership Press ReleasesJanuary 23, 2023 January 23, 2023 ACORE CEO Greg Wetstone Stepping Down After 7+ Years of Leadership WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today it will… Read more
ACORE Welcomes 2023 Class of New and Returning Board Members Press ReleasesJanuary 5, 2023 January 5, 2023 ACORE Welcomes 2023 Class of New and Returning Board Members WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national nonprofit that unites… Read more
ACORE Statement on House Passage of the FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill Press ReleasesDecember 23, 2022 December 23, 2022 ACORE Statement on House Passage of the FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill Statement From José Zayas, Executive Vice President of Policy and Programs for the American… Read more
ACORE Commends FERC Chair Glick, Calls for Rapid Action to Restore a Full Complement of Commissioners Press ReleasesDecember 15, 2022 December 15, 2022 ACORE Commends FERC Chair Glick, Calls for Rapid Action to Restore a Full Complement of Commissioners Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American… Read more
A Roadmap to Diversify the U.S. Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Supply Chains Press ReleasesDecember 15, 2022 December 15, 2022 A Roadmap to Diversify the U.S. Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Supply Chains ACORE, BW Research Release New Report Assessing Opportunities for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses… Read more
ACORE Statement on Select Committee on the Climate Crisis 2022 Report Press ReleasesDecember 14, 2022 December 14, 2022 ACORE Statement on Select Committee on the Climate Crisis 2022 Report WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released Solving the Climate Crisis… Read more
ACORE Statement on Commerce Department’s Preliminary Decision in the Solar Tariff Inquiry Press ReleasesDecember 2, 2022 December 2, 2022 ACORE Statement on Commerce Department’s Preliminary Decision in the Solar Tariff Inquiry Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy… Read more
ACORE Applauds DOL Rule Removing Trump-Era Barriers to ESG Investing Press ReleasesNovember 23, 2022 November 23, 2022 ACORE Applauds DOL Rule Removing Trump-Era Barriers to ESG Investing WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has concluded that two rules issued… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Enhancing Electric Resilience Act Press ReleasesNovember 21, 2022 November 21, 2022 ACORE Statement on the Enhancing Electric Resilience Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “Chair Kathy… Read more
ACORE Submits Comments to FERC on Proposed Interconnection Reforms Press ReleasesOctober 13, 2022 October 13, 2022 ACORE Submits Comments to FERC on Proposed Interconnection Reforms WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) submitted comments today in response to the… Read more
Leaders Will Gather at ACORE Grid Forum to Examine Path Forward on Oct. 13 Press ReleasesOctober 4, 2022 October 4, 2022 What is Needed to Achieve a Fundamental Transformation of America’s Grid? Leaders Will Gather at ACORE Grid Forum to Examine Path Forward on Oct. 13 Keynote… Read more
ACORE Statement on Permitting Reform Legislation Press ReleasesSeptember 21, 2022 September 21, 2022 ACORE Statement on Permitting Reform Legislation Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “We know we need to… Read more
ACORE Submits Comments to FERC Supporting a Final Rule to Improve Transmission Planning Process Press ReleasesAugust 17, 2022 August 17, 2022 ACORE Submits Comments to FERC Supporting a Final Rule to Improve Transmission Planning Process WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission… Read more
Over 30 Organizations Call on FERC to Finalize a Strong Planning Rule Press ReleasesAugust 16, 2022 August 16, 2022 Over 30 Organizations Call on FERC to Finalize a Strong Planning Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. – In advance of tomorrow’s comment deadline on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking… Read more
President Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act Into Law Press ReleasesAugust 16, 2022 August 16, 2022 President Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act Into Law Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “It’s official. We,… Read more
ACORE Statement on House Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Press ReleasesAugust 11, 2022 August 12, 2022 ACORE Statement on House Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): … Read more
New Report: Better Analysis of Transmission Benefits Enables Low-Cost Clean Energy Press ReleasesAugust 9, 2022 August 9, 2022 New Report: Better Analysis of Transmission Benefits Enables Low-Cost Clean Energy Midwest Grid Operator’s Leading Practices Highlighted, Areas for Improvement Identified WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the… Read more
ACORE Statement on Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Press ReleasesAugust 7, 2022 August 7, 2022 ACORE Statement on Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE):… Read more
The Community Reinvestment Act Should Include Renewable Energy Investment Press ReleasesAugust 5, 2022 August 5, 2022 The Community Reinvestment Act Should Include Renewable Energy Investment ACORE Proposes Changes to the CRA to Enhance Energy Equity WASHINGTON, D.C. – In comments submitted today to the Federal… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Press ReleasesJuly 28, 2022 July 27, 2022 ACORE Statement on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “It is a… Read more
ACORE Applauds President Biden’s Executive Actions on Climate, Urges Legislative Action Press ReleasesJuly 20, 2022 July 20, 2022 ACORE Applauds President Biden’s Executive Actions on Climate, Urges Legislative Action Statement From Jose Zayas, Executive Vice President of Policy and Programs at the American Council on Renewable Energy… Read more
ACORE Statement on House Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Press ReleasesJuly 20, 2022 July 20, 2022 ACORE Statement on House Energy and Water Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Jose Zayas, Executive Vice President of Policy and Programs at… Read more
ACORE Statement on Senate Budget Reconciliation Negotiations Press ReleasesJuly 15, 2022 July 15, 2022 ACORE Statement on Senate Budget Reconciliation Negotiations Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “Assuming the reports are true,… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act Press ReleasesJuly 14, 2022 July 14, 2022 ACORE Statement on the Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “As… Read more
ACORE Statement on Supreme Court’s West Virginia v. EPA Ruling Press ReleasesJune 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 ACORE Statement on Supreme Court’s West Virginia v. EPA Ruling Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “We are… Read more
ACORE Statement on FERC’s Actions on Interconnection and Reliability Press ReleasesJune 16, 2022 June 16, 2022 ACORE Statement on FERC’s Actions on Interconnection and Reliability WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)’s initiation of several important proceedings today, American… Read more
How the Commerce Inquiry and Other Headwinds Have Undermined High Expectations for Renewable Energy Finance Press ReleasesJune 6, 2022 June 7, 2022 How the Commerce Inquiry and Other Headwinds Have Undermined High Expectations for Renewable Energy Finance ACORE Releases New Survey of Leading Financial Institutions and Developers and $1T… Read more
ACORE Applauds White House Action to Mitigate Baseless Solar Tariff Inquiry Press ReleasesJune 6, 2022 June 6, 2022 ACORE Applauds White House Action to Mitigate Baseless Solar Tariff Inquiry Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “Thanks… Read more
ACORE Wins DOE’s Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize Press ReleasesMay 24, 2022 May 24, 2022 ACORE Wins DOE’s Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) as a winner of… Read more
ACORE Applauds President Biden’s Renomination of FERC Chair Richard Glick Press ReleasesMay 20, 2022 May 20, 2022 ACORE Applauds President Biden’s Renomination of FERC Chair Richard Glick Statement from Gregory Wetstone, ACORE President & CEO: “Richard Glick has been exceptionally effective as Chair of… Read more
ACORE Calls on Commerce to End Circumvention Inquiry Based on Misinterpreted Research Press ReleasesMay 18, 2022 May 18, 2022 ACORE Calls on Commerce to End Circumvention Inquiry Based on Misinterpreted Research WASHINGTON, D.C. – In light of recent revelations that prove the Auxin Solar petition that… Read more
ACORE to Sec. Raimondo: Conclude the Inquiry Promptly With a Final Negative Determination Press ReleasesMay 5, 2022 May 5, 2022 ACORE to Sec. Raimondo: Conclude the Inquiry Promptly With a Final Negative Determination WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) formally submitted comments today… Read more
Letter from 20+ Senators Urging President Biden Make an Expedited Preliminary Determination in Commerce Inquiry Press ReleasesMay 2, 2022 May 2, 2022 Letter from 20+ Senators Urging President Biden Make an Expedited Preliminary Determination in Commerce Inquiry Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on… Read more
ACORE Announces New Executive Vice President of Policy and Programs Press ReleasesMay 2, 2022 May 2, 2022 ACORE Announces New Executive Vice President of Policy and Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that José Zayas will join… Read more
30+ Organizations Urge Congress to Support Robust Transmission Funding in FY 2023 Budget Press ReleasesApril 29, 2022 April 29, 2022 30+ Organizations Urge Congress to Support Robust Transmission Funding in FY 2023 Budget WASHINGTON, D.C. – A diverse coalition of more than 30 clean energy organizations, environmental… Read more
ACORE Protests Anti-Renewable Proposal from ISO New England Press ReleasesApril 21, 2022 April 21, 2022 ACORE Protests Anti-Renewable Proposal from ISO New England WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) submitted a protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory… Read more
ACORE Statement on FERC’s Action on Electric Regional Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Press ReleasesApril 21, 2022 April 21, 2022 ACORE Statement on FERC’s Action on Electric Regional Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)’s decision today… Read more
ACORE Applauds Maryland’s Historic Passage of the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 Press ReleasesApril 13, 2022 April 13, 2022 ACORE Applauds Maryland’s Historic Passage of the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy:… Read more
ACORE Statement on President Biden’s FY2023 Budget Request Press ReleasesMarch 30, 2022 March 30, 2022 ACORE Statement on President Biden’s FY2023 Budget Request Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “The Biden Administration’s new budget… Read more
ACORE Statement on Department of Commerce Tariff Petition Decision Press ReleasesMarch 28, 2022 March 28, 2022 ACORE Statement on Department of Commerce Tariff Petition Decision Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “Today’s decision by the… Read more
American Council on Renewable Energy Celebrates 20th Anniversary Press ReleasesMarch 24, 2022 March 24, 2022 American Council on Renewable Energy Celebrates 20th Anniversary WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national nonprofit organization that unites finance, policy and… Read more
ACORE Honors Renewable Energy Champion, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, at 20th Anniversary Gala Press ReleasesMarch 23, 2022 March 23, 2022 ACORE Honors Renewable Energy Champion, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, at 20th Anniversary Gala WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national… Read more
ACORE Statement on Proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Press ReleasesMarch 21, 2022 March 21, 2022 ACORE Statement on Proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “ACORE is glad to see… Read more
ACORE Statement on the CHARGE Act Press ReleasesMarch 18, 2022 March 18, 2022 ACORE Statement on the CHARGE Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “For too long we have failed to… Read more
New Report Finds Significant Benefits from Upgrading Existing U.S. Transmission Grid Press ReleasesMarch 15, 2022 March 15, 2022 New Report Finds Significant Benefits from Upgrading Existing U.S. Transmission Grid Installing Advanced Conductors on 50,000 Miles of Existing Transmission Would Save Consumers at Least $140 Billion… Read more
ACORE Welcomes Second Cohort of Accelerate Member Companies Press ReleasesMarch 7, 2022 March 7, 2022 ACORE Welcomes Second Cohort of Accelerate Member Companies WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that ten companies have been selected to… Read more
ACORE Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address Press ReleasesMarch 1, 2022 March 1, 2022 ACORE Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “I am encouraged… Read more
ACORE Celebrates Historic New York Bight Offshore Wind Auction Press ReleasesFebruary 25, 2022 February 25, 2022 ACORE Celebrates Historic New York Bight Offshore Wind Auction WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on… Read more
American Council on Renewable Energy Marks One Year Anniversary of Winter Storm Uri Press ReleasesFebruary 15, 2022 February 15, 2022 American Council on Renewable Energy Marks One Year Anniversary of Winter Storm Uri WASHINGTON, D.C. – One year after Winter Storm Uri caused widespread blackouts across Texas,… Read more
ACORE Statement on Auxin Solar Tariff Petition Press ReleasesFebruary 10, 2022 February 10, 2022 ACORE Statement on Auxin Solar Tariff Petition Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “Trade petitions deserve a fair examination,… Read more
ISO-NE Delays MOPR Elimination Hindering Cost-Effective Clean Energy Press ReleasesFebruary 7, 2022 February 7, 2022 ISO-NE Delays MOPR Elimination Hindering Cost-Effective Clean Energy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last Thursday, the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) Participant’s Committee voted in support of the ISO-New… Read more
60+ Organizations Call for “Demonstrable Progress” Toward Enactment of Clean Energy Tax Platform Before State of the Union Address Press ReleasesFebruary 7, 2022 February 7, 2022 60+ Organizations Call for “Demonstrable Progress” Toward Enactment of Clean Energy Tax Platform Before State of the Union Address WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 60 diverse stakeholders,… Read more
ACORE Applauds House Passage of the America COMPETES Act Press ReleasesFebruary 4, 2022 February 4, 2022 ACORE Applauds House Passage of the America COMPETES Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “House approval of the… Read more
ACORE Statement on Biden Administration Section 201 Tariff Announcement Press ReleasesFebruary 4, 2022 February 4, 2022 ACORE Statement on Biden Administration Section 201 Tariff Announcement Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “Given multiple factors that… Read more
ACORE Announces New Director of Electricity Policy Press ReleasesFebruary 1, 2022 February 1, 2022 ACORE Announces New Director of Electricity Policy WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that Elise Caplan has joined the organization as… Read more
ACORE Statement on the America COMPETES Act Press ReleasesJanuary 26, 2022 January 26, 2022 ACORE Statement on the America COMPETES Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “ACORE applauds the introduction of the… Read more
ACORE Statement on Biden-Harris Administration Actions to Deploy Clean Energy, Create Jobs and Lower Costs for Consumers Press ReleasesJanuary 12, 2022 January 12, 2022 ACORE Statement on Biden-Harris Administration Actions to Deploy Clean Energy, Create Jobs and Lower Costs for Consumers Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American… Read more
ACORE Welcomes 2022 Class of New and Returning Board Members Press ReleasesJanuary 6, 2022 January 6, 2022 ACORE Welcomes 2022 Class of New and Returning Board Members WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national nonprofit that unites finance, policy… Read more
ACORE Statement on Senator Manchin’s Comments on the Build Back Better Act Press ReleasesDecember 19, 2021 December 19, 2021 ACORE Statement on Senator Manchin’s Comments on the Build Back Better Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “This… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Biden Administration’s Federal Sustainability Executive Order Press ReleasesDecember 9, 2021 December 9, 2021 ACORE Statement on the Biden Administration’s Federal Sustainability Executive Order WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday that directs the federal government to… Read more
New Report Proposes Improvements to Ensure Reliable Electricity Press ReleasesNovember 23, 2021 November 23, 2021 New Report Proposes Improvements to Ensure Reliable Electricity Report represents the consensus view of the U.S. renewable energy industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report released today… Read more
Institutional Investors Urge Caution as Texas Considers Long-Term Electric Market Design Proposals Press ReleasesNovember 23, 2021 November 23, 2021 Institutional Investors Urge Caution as Texas Considers Long-Term Electric Market Design Proposals WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter sent today to the Commissioners of the Public Utility… Read more
ACORE Statement on House Passage of the Build Back Better Act Press ReleasesNovember 19, 2021 November 19, 2021 ACORE Statement on House Passage of the Build Back Better Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “House approval… Read more
ACORE Congratulates Willie Phillips on Senate Confirmation to FERC Press ReleasesNovember 17, 2021 November 16, 2021 ACORE Congratulates Willie Phillips on Senate Confirmation to FERC Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “ACORE congratulates Willie Phillips… Read more
President Biden Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Press ReleasesNovember 15, 2021 November 15, 2021 President Biden Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “Enactment today of the… Read more
Anonymous Solar Tariff Petitioners Fail to Reveal Identities by Department of Commerce Deadline Press ReleasesNovember 13, 2021 November 13, 2021 Anonymous Solar Tariff Petitioners Fail to Reveal Identities by Department of Commerce Deadline Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy:… Read more
ACORE Statement on House Action on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Rule for the Build Back Better Act Press ReleasesNovember 6, 2021 November 6, 2021 ACORE Statement on House Action on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Rule for the Build Back Better Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the… Read more
ACORE Commends Committee Vote on FERC Nominee Willie Phillips, Calls for Swift Senate Confirmation Press ReleasesNovember 2, 2021 November 2, 2021 ACORE Commends Committee Vote on FERC Nominee Willie Phillips, Calls for Swift Senate Confirmation WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources voted… Read more
ACORE Statement on Build Back Better Framework Press ReleasesOctober 28, 2021 October 28, 2021 ACORE Statement on Build Back Better Framework Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy “This is our last best chance… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Proposal Press ReleasesOctober 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 ACORE Statement on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Proposal Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy “Democrats are clearly united… Read more
ACORE Commends DOL Proposal to Return to Commonsense ESG Investing Rules Press ReleasesOctober 13, 2021 October 13, 2021 ACORE Commends DOL Proposal to Return to Commonsense ESG Investing Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released its proposed rule to remove the… Read more
Over Two Dozen Organizations Call on FERC to Support Large-Scale Transmission Press ReleasesOctober 12, 2021 October 12, 2021 Over Two Dozen Organizations Call on FERC to Support Large-Scale Transmission WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANOPR) on regional… Read more
ACORE Announces New Board Chair Press ReleasesOctober 6, 2021 October 6, 2021 ACORE Announces New Board Chair RWE’s Kevin Gresham to Succeed Declan Flanagan of Ørsted WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) today announced… Read more
ACORE Welcomes Rollback of Anti-Renewable MOPR in PJM Interconnection Press ReleasesSeptember 29, 2021 September 29, 2021 ACORE Welcomes Rollback of Anti-Renewable MOPR in PJM Interconnection WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today issued a notice confirming that the proposal from wholesale power… Read more
Real-Time Power Markets Would Save Southeast Over $100 Billion Press ReleasesSeptember 28, 2021 September 28, 2021 Real-Time Power Markets Would Save Southeast Over $100 Billion New ACORE Analysis Compares Power Market Options in the Southeastern U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the Federal… Read more
ACORE Statement on Ways and Means Committee Action to Advance Climate and Clean Energy Priorities in the Build Back Better Act Press ReleasesSeptember 15, 2021 September 15, 2021 ACORE Statement on Ways and Means Committee Action to Advance Climate and Clean Energy Priorities in the Build Back Better Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and… Read more
ACORE Statement on House Energy & Commerce Committee Action to Advance Clean Energy and Transmission Priorities in the Build Back Better Act Press ReleasesSeptember 14, 2021 September 14, 2021 ACORE Statement on House Energy & Commerce Committee Action to Advance Clean Energy and Transmission Priorities in the Build Back Better Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President… Read more
Wind, Solar Projects Charged for Transmission Upgrades That Benefit Shared Grid Press ReleasesSeptember 9, 2021 September 9, 2021 Wind, Solar Projects Charged for Transmission Upgrades That Benefit Shared Grid New Analysis Released as FERC Prepares to Evaluate Interconnection Cost Allocation Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. – While… Read more
ACORE Welcomes FERC Nominee Willie Phillips, Calls for Quick Confirmation Press ReleasesSeptember 9, 2021 September 9, 2021 ACORE Welcomes FERC Nominee Willie Phillips, Calls for Quick Confirmation WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Biden today announced his intent to nominate Willie Phillips, Chairman of the… Read more
50+ Organizations Call for Inclusion of Stable, Long-Term Clean Energy and Transportation Tax Incentives in Budget Reconciliation Package Press ReleasesSeptember 7, 2021 September 7, 2021 50+ Organizations Call for Inclusion of Stable, Long-Term Clean Energy and Transportation Tax Incentives in Budget Reconciliation Package WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 50 diverse stakeholders,… Read more
ACORE Statement on the U.S. House Approving the Budget Resolution Press ReleasesAugust 24, 2021 August 24, 2021 ACORE Statement on the U.S. House Approving the Budget Resolution Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “Today’s House… Read more
50 Organizations Call for Inclusion of a Transmission ITC in Budget Reconciliation Package Press ReleasesAugust 11, 2021 August 11, 2021 50 Organizations Call for Inclusion of a Transmission ITC in Budget Reconciliation Package WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fifty diverse stakeholders, including environmental organizations, electric utilities, renewable energy… Read more
ACORE Statement on Senate Passing the FY22 Budget Resolution Press ReleasesAugust 11, 2021 August 11, 2021 ACORE Statement on Senate Passing the FY22 Budget Resolution Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “We applaud the… Read more
186 Lawmakers Urge the Prioritization of Clean Energy Tax Policy in the Upcoming Infrastructure Package Press ReleasesAugust 10, 2021 August 10, 2021 186 Lawmakers Urge the Prioritization of Clean Energy Tax Policy in the Upcoming Infrastructure Package WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter delivered today to House leadership,… Read more
ACORE Statement on Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Press ReleasesAugust 10, 2021 August 10, 2021 ACORE Statement on Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy: “The bipartisan… Read more
Institutional Investors Call on Texas Leaders to Ensure a Level Playing Field for All Energy Resources, Scrap Anti-Renewable Proposals Press ReleasesAugust 9, 2021 August 9, 2021 Institutional Investors Call on Texas Leaders to Ensure a Level Playing Field for All Energy Resources, Scrap Anti-Renewable Proposals WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter sent… Read more
ACORE Announces New Vice President of Policy Press ReleasesAugust 3, 2021 August 3, 2021 ACORE Announces New Vice President of Policy WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that Allison Nyholm has joined the organization… Read more
ACORE Statement on House Passage of the FY 22 Minibus Appropriations Bill Press ReleasesJuly 29, 2021 July 29, 2021 ACORE Statement on House Passage of the FY 22 Minibus Appropriations Bill Statement From Bill Parsons, Chief Operating Officer of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE):… Read more
More Interregional Transmission Could Have Saved Nearly $1 Billion, Preserved Power for 200,000 Homes During Texas Freeze Press ReleasesJuly 22, 2021 July 22, 2021 More Interregional Transmission Could Have Saved Nearly $1 Billion, Preserved Power for 200,000 Homes During Texas Freeze First-of-its-Kind Analysis Quantifies the Value of Added Transmission During Recent… Read more
ACORE Statement on FERC Regional Transmission Planning, Cost Allocation and Generator Interconnection Advance Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking Press ReleasesJuly 15, 2021 July 15, 2021 ACORE Statement on FERC Regional Transmission Planning, Cost Allocation and Generator Interconnection Advance Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)… Read more
ACORE Urges Texas Leaders to Focus on Policies that Ensure Grid Reliability, Not Unfairly Hinder Renewables Press ReleasesJuly 8, 2021 July 8, 2021 ACORE Urges Texas Leaders to Focus on Policies that Ensure Grid Reliability, Not Unfairly Hinder Renewables Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council… Read more
ACORE Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors Press ReleasesJuly 6, 2021 July 6, 2021 ACORE Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) today announced the appointment of two new members… Read more
New IRS Guidance Extends Safe Harbor Provisions for Renewable Energy Projects Press ReleasesJune 29, 2021 June 29, 2021 New IRS Guidance Extends Safe Harbor Provisions for Renewable Energy Projects WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance today that… Read more
New Report Finds Wholesale Power Markets Key to Accelerating Renewable Energy in the Southeast Press ReleasesJune 29, 2021 June 29, 2021 New Report Finds Wholesale Power Markets Key to Accelerating Renewable Energy in the Southeast Report represents the consensus view of the U.S. renewable energy industry WASHINGTON, D.C.… Read more
ACORE Announces New Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs Press ReleasesJune 23, 2021 June 23, 2021 ACORE Announces New Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that Constance Thompson has… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act Press ReleasesJune 22, 2021 June 22, 2021 ACORE Statement on the Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “We applaud… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act of 2021 Press ReleasesJune 22, 2021 June 22, 2021 ACORE Statement on the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act of 2021 Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “The Efficient… Read more
ACORE Statement on FERC Transmission Announcements Press ReleasesJune 17, 2021 June 17, 2021 ACORE Statement on FERC Transmission Announcements WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued two orders today highlighting FERC’s focus on transmission policy. Following is… Read more
Investor Confidence in Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Sectors Hits All-Time High Press ReleasesJune 14, 2021 June 15, 2021 Investor Confidence in Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Sectors Hits All-Time High ACORE Releases $1T 2030 Campaign Progress Report and New Survey of Leading Financial Institutions… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Biden Administration’s Budget Request Press ReleasesMay 28, 2021 May 28, 2021 ACORE Statement on the Biden Administration’s Budget Request Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) “Today’s budget request from… Read more
Senate Finance Committee Advances Clean Energy for America Act Press ReleasesMay 26, 2021 May 26, 2021 Senate Finance Committee Advances Clean Energy for America Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) “We applaud Chairman… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Renewable Energy Investment Act Press ReleasesMay 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 ACORE Statement on the Renewable Energy Investment Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) “ACORE applauds Congressman Blumenauer… Read more
Report: Transmission Investment Tax Credit Would Create 650,000 Jobs, Spur $15.3B in Investment Press ReleasesMay 11, 2021 May 13, 2021 Report: Transmission Investment Tax Credit Would Create 650,000 Jobs, Spur $15.3B in Investment WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report released today during an American Council on Renewable… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Approval of Vineyard Wind Press ReleasesMay 11, 2021 May 11, 2021 ACORE Statement on the Approval of Vineyard Wind WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden administration announced today the approval of the construction and operation of the Vineyard Wind… Read more
New Report Identifies 22 Shovel Ready Regional and Interregional Transmission Projects Press ReleasesApril 27, 2021 April 27, 2021 New Report Identifies 22 Shovel Ready Regional and Interregional Transmission Projects Lines Would Unlock Renewable Energy Capacity, Create 1.2 Million Jobs, Spur Economic Development, and Increase Grid… Read more
ACORE Applauds the Biden Administration’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Target Press ReleasesApril 22, 2021 April 22, 2021 ACORE Applauds the Biden Administration’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Target WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden administration announced today a new Paris Climate Agreement target that would cut greenhouse… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Clean Energy for America Act Press ReleasesApril 21, 2021 April 21, 2021 ACORE Statement on the Clean Energy for America Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “The Clean Energy… Read more
FERC Carbon Pricing Policy Statement Will Unlock a New Era of Climate-Aware Energy Markets Press ReleasesApril 15, 2021 April 15, 2021 FERC Carbon Pricing Policy Statement Will Unlock a New Era of Climate-Aware Energy Markets WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released a long-awaited… Read more
ACORE Congratulates New Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory Press ReleasesApril 14, 2021 April 14, 2021 ACORE Congratulates New Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “President Biden… Read more
ACORE Congratulates New SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Press ReleasesApril 14, 2021 April 14, 2021 ACORE Congratulates New SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “We congratulate Gary Gensler on… Read more
ACORE Statement on Biden Administration’s FY 2022 Discretionary Request Press ReleasesApril 9, 2021 April 9, 2021 ACORE Statement on Biden Administration’s FY 2022 Discretionary Request Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “Today’s budget request… Read more
Transmission ITC Bill Now Introduced in Both Chambers Press ReleasesApril 8, 2021 April 8, 2021 Transmission ITC Bill Now Introduced in Both Chambers Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “Sen. Martin Heinrich, Rep.… Read more
Institutional Investors Express Serious Concerns With Retroactive Anti-Renewables Legislation Being Proposed in Texas Press ReleasesApril 6, 2021 April 6, 2021 Institutional Investors Express Serious Concerns With Retroactive Anti-Renewables Legislation Being Proposed in Texas WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter sent today to the Governor of Texas Greg… Read more
ACORE Statement on President Biden’s American Jobs Plan Press ReleasesMarch 31, 2021 March 31, 2021 ACORE Statement on President Biden’s American Jobs Plan Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “We commend President Biden… Read more
ACORE Applauds Biden Administration Plan to Catalyze Offshore Wind Press ReleasesMarch 29, 2021 March 29, 2021 ACORE Applauds Biden Administration Plan to Catalyze Offshore Wind WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on… Read more
ACORE Statement on Senator Heinrich’s Electric Power Infrastructure Improvement Act Press ReleasesMarch 26, 2021 March 26, 2021 ACORE Statement on Senator Heinrich’s Electric Power Infrastructure Improvement Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “Senator Heinrich’s… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Financing Our Energy Future Act Press ReleasesMarch 25, 2021 March 25, 2021 ACORE Statement on the Financing Our Energy Future Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “Senator Coons’ Financing… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Save America’s Clean Energy Jobs Act Press ReleasesMarch 24, 2021 March 24, 2021 ACORE Statement on the Save America’s Clean Energy Jobs Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “Renewable energy… Read more
New Analysis Reveals How Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Processes Are Inhibiting Wind and Solar Development Press ReleasesMarch 24, 2021 March 25, 2021 New Analysis Reveals How Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Processes Are Inhibiting Wind and Solar Development WASHINGTON, D.C. — A comprehensive review released today of regional and… Read more
ACORE Congratulates New Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland Press ReleasesMarch 15, 2021 March 15, 2021 ACORE Congratulates New Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “We are delighted to… Read more
DOL Will Not Enforce Anti-ESG, Trump-Era Rules Press ReleasesMarch 11, 2021 March 11, 2021 DOL Will Not Enforce Anti-ESG, Trump-Era Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced Wednesday that it will not be enforcing two rules finalized… Read more
ACORE Congratulates New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Press ReleasesMarch 10, 2021 March 10, 2021 ACORE Congratulates New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “Having a true environmental champion… Read more
ACORE Welcomes First Cohort of Accelerate Members Press ReleasesMarch 10, 2021 March 10, 2021 ACORE Welcomes First Cohort of Accelerate Members WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that 15 companies have been selected to participate… Read more
ACORE Statement on CLEAN Future Act Press ReleasesMarch 2, 2021 March 2, 2021 ACORE Statement on CLEAN Future Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “The CLEAN Future Act reflects the… Read more
ACORE Congratulates New Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm Press ReleasesFebruary 25, 2021 February 25, 2021 ACORE Congratulates New Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “We extend hearty congratulations… Read more
FERC Begins Correcting Course on Market Design, Grid Resilience Press ReleasesFebruary 18, 2021 February 18, 2021 FERC Begins Correcting Course on Market Design, Grid Resilience WASHINGTON, D.C. — In its first meeting under Chairman Richard Glick, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released… Read more
ACORE Statement on Heartland Power Outages Press ReleasesFebruary 16, 2021 February 16, 2021 ACORE Statement on Heartland Power Outages Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “As electricity generators work feverishly to… Read more
ACORE Statement on GREEN Act Press ReleasesFebruary 9, 2021 February 9, 2021 ACORE Statement on GREEN Act Statement From Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “We support the GREEN Act as an… Read more
45 Organizations Call for Long-Term Clean Energy and Clean Transportation Tax Platform To Help Effectively Address the Climate Crisis Press ReleasesFebruary 5, 2021 February 5, 2021 45 Organizations Call for Long-Term Clean Energy and Clean Transportation Tax Platform To Help Effectively Address the Climate Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter delivered today… Read more
ACORE Statement on Climate Day Executive Actions Press ReleasesJanuary 29, 2021 January 27, 2021 ACORE Statement on Climate Day Executive Actions Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “Today’s Executive Actions provide welcome… Read more
New Report Highlights Problems with Transmission Planning, Proposes Solutions Press ReleasesJanuary 27, 2021 January 21, 2021 New Report Highlights Problems with Transmission Planning, Proposes Solutions WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report released today highlights why the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) needs to reform the… Read more
ACORE Congratulates New FERC Chairman Richard Glick Press ReleasesJanuary 21, 2021 January 21, 2021 ACORE Congratulates New FERC Chairman Richard Glick WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy… Read more
ACORE Applauds President Biden’s Day One Actions on Climate Press ReleasesJanuary 20, 2021 January 20, 2021 ACORE Applauds President Biden’s Day One Actions on Climate WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on… Read more
2020 Ends With 429,000 Fewer Americans Employed in Clean Energy Press ReleasesJanuary 13, 2021 January 13, 2021 2020 Ends With 429,000 Fewer Americans Employed in Clean Energy • For first time, clean energy sector ends year with fewer workers than when it began •… Read more
New Report Finds Current Transmission Interconnection Process Unworkable and Inefficient, Raising Energy Costs for Customers and Stifling Job Creation Press ReleasesJanuary 12, 2021 January 12, 2021 New Report Finds Current Transmission Interconnection Process Unworkable and Inefficient, Raising Energy Costs for Customers and Stifling Job Creation New Interregional Planning Needed to Fix Current Queue… Read more
ACORE Names 2021 Class of New and Returning Board Members Press ReleasesJanuary 6, 2021 January 6, 2021 ACORE Names 2021 Class of New and Returning Board Members WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national nonprofit that unites finance, policy… Read more
ACORE Commends Congress for Including Commonsense Emergency Relief Measures for the Renewable Sector in Year-End Spending and COVID Relief Legislation Press ReleasesDecember 21, 2020 December 21, 2020 ACORE Commends Congress for Including Commonsense Emergency Relief Measures for the Renewable Sector in Year-End Spending and COVID Relief Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress has reached a… Read more
ACORE Congratulates New White House Climate Team Press ReleasesDecember 18, 2020 December 17, 2020 ACORE Congratulates New White House Climate Team WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following are statements from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE),… Read more
DOL Finalizes Second Anti-ESG Rule Press ReleasesDecember 11, 2020 December 11, 2020 DOL Finalizes Second Anti-ESG Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Labor today announced its final rule on Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights, which… Read more
New MIT Study Shows The Value of Long-Distance Transmission Press ReleasesDecember 11, 2020 December 11, 2020 New MIT Study Shows The Value of Long-Distance Transmission WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Tracy Warren, Director of the Macro Grid Initiative, on a… Read more
Slow Job Growth in November Leaves 446,000 Clean Energy Workers Unemployed as COVID Cases, Shutdowns Surge Press ReleasesDecember 9, 2020 December 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… Read more
ACORE Launches New Program to “Accelerate” DEI Within the Renewable Sector Press ReleasesDecember 8, 2020 December 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… Read more
Senate Confirms Bipartisan FERC Nominees Press ReleasesDecember 1, 2020 November 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… Read more
Senate ENR Committee Votes to Advance FERC Nominees Press ReleasesNovember 18, 2020 November 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… Read more
New Survey Finds More Countries Turning to Macro Grids to Enable Energy Transition Press ReleasesNovember 18, 2020 November 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.… Read more
Multi-Sector Coalition Urges Congress to Include Support For Clean Energy and Clean Transportation in Must-Pass Legislation This Year Press ReleasesNovember 17, 2020 November 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.… Read more
24,000 Clean Energy Jobs Added in October, Leaving 454,000 Unemployed After Months of Federal Inaction Press ReleasesNovember 12, 2020 November 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 •… Read more
ACORE Congratulates President-Elect Biden, Looks Forward to His Immediately Rejoining Paris Climate Agreement Press ReleasesNovember 7, 2020 November 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… Read more
ACORE Statement on FERC Leadership Change Press ReleasesNovember 6, 2020 November 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,… Read more
ACORE Statement on Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal Press ReleasesNovember 4, 2020 November 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… Read more
DOL Finalizes Anti-ESG Rule Press ReleasesOctober 30, 2020 October 30, 2020 DOL Finalizes Anti-ESG Rule Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “The Department of Labor announced its final rule… Read more
REPORT: Clean Energy Jobs Pay 25% More Than National Median Press ReleasesOctober 22, 2020 October 22, 2020 REPORT: Clean Energy Jobs Pay 25% More Than National Median First-of-its-kind report shows clean energy jobs more likely to include health care, retirement benefits Median wages in… Read more
FERC Takes Baby Steps on Carbon Pricing while Tripling Down on Anti-Renewable Market Rules Amid Legal Challenge Press ReleasesOctober 15, 2020 October 15, 2020 FERC Takes Baby Steps on Carbon Pricing while Tripling Down on Anti-Renewable Market Rules Amid Legal Challenge Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)… Read more
Projected to Add 175,000 Jobs Before COVID-19 Pandemic, Clean Energy Sector Enters Final Months of 2020 Down 478,000 Jobs Press ReleasesOctober 8, 2020 October 8, 2020 Projected to Add 175,000 Jobs Before COVID-19 Pandemic, Clean Energy Sector Enters Final Months of 2020 Down 478,000 Jobs • 40+ states continue to suffer double-digit unemployment… Read more
ACORE Challenges Second Attempt by Labor Department This Year to Slow Down ESG Investments Press ReleasesOctober 5, 2020 October 5, 2020 ACORE Challenges Second Attempt by Labor Department This Year to Slow Down ESG Investments WASHINGTON, D.C. – In comments submitted today to the U.S. Department of Labor,… Read more
ACORE Statement on Updated HEROES Act Press ReleasesOctober 1, 2020 October 1, 2020 ACORE Statement on Updated HEROES Act Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “While we fully support broad-based measures… Read more
ACORE Statement on Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act Press ReleasesSeptember 24, 2020 September 24, 2020 ACORE Statement on Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “ACORE has endorsed… Read more
ACORE Statement on New FERC Order on Distributed Energy Resources Press ReleasesSeptember 17, 2020 September 17, 2020 ACORE Statement on New FERC Order on Distributed Energy Resources Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “Today, the… Read more
ACORE Statement on Senate Hearing to Consider FERC Nominees Press ReleasesSeptember 16, 2020 September 16, 2020 ACORE Statement on Senate Hearing to Consider FERC Nominees WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on… Read more
Nearly 500K Clean Energy Workers Remain Out of Work After Only 13K Jobs Returned in August Press ReleasesSeptember 14, 2020 September 14, 2020 Nearly 500K Clean Energy Workers Remain Out of Work After Only 13K Jobs Returned in August 14% of clean energy workforce still jobless as industry nears slow… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Senate Special Committee on the Climate Crisis Report Press ReleasesAugust 25, 2020 August 25, 2020 ACORE Statement on the Senate Special Committee on the Climate Crisis Report Statement from Bill Parsons, Chief Operating Officer of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)… Read more
Recovery Stalls as Few Clean Energy Employees Return to Work in July Press ReleasesAugust 11, 2020 August 12, 2020 Recovery Stalls as Few Clean Energy Employees Return to Work in July Stagnant growth despite nationwide reopenings raises long-term concerns Approx. 511,100 clean energy workers remain jobless… Read more
ACORE Challenges Labor Department Proposal Limiting ESG Investment, Requests Longer Comment Period Press ReleasesJuly 29, 2020 July 29, 2020 ACORE Challenges Labor Department Proposal Limiting ESG Investment, Requests Longer Comment Period WASHINGTON, D.C. – In comments submitted today to the U.S. Department of Labor, the American… Read more
ACORE Congratulates New FERC Nominees, Calls for Quick Confirmation Press ReleasesJuly 27, 2020 July 27, 2020 ACORE Congratulates New FERC Nominees, Calls for Quick Confirmation WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump announced his intent today to nominate Allison Clements, the Energy Foundation’s former Director… Read more
Growing Bipartisan Support for Including Clean Energy in the Next COVID Relief Package Press ReleasesJuly 23, 2020 July 23, 2020 Growing Bipartisan Support for Including Clean Energy in the Next COVID Relief Package WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, seven Senate Republicans signed a letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell… Read more
ACORE Commends FERC Decision to Reject NERA Petition on Net Metering Press ReleasesJuly 16, 2020 July 16, 2020 ACORE Commends FERC Decision to Reject NERA Petition on Net Metering WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) President and… Read more
New Analysis: The $1T 2030 American Renewable Investment Goal Remains Within Reach, but Pandemic Presents Challenges Press ReleasesJuly 13, 2020 July 14, 2020 New Analysis: The $1T 2030 American Renewable Investment Goal Remains Within Reach, but Pandemic Presents Challenges ACORE Releases Campaign Progress Report and New Survey of Financial… Read more
ACORE Commends Decision to Uphold FERC Order No. 841 on Energy Storage Press ReleasesJuly 10, 2020 July 10, 2020 ACORE Commends Decision to Uphold FERC Order No. 841 on Energy Storage WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) President… Read more
Some Clean Energy Employees Are Returning to Work, But Sector’s Full Recovery Unlikely If Congress Doesn’t Act Press ReleasesJuly 10, 2020 July 10, 2020 Some Clean Energy Employees Are Returning to Work, But Sector’s Full Recovery Unlikely If Congress Doesn’t Act 106,300 clean energy workers returned to their jobs in June… Read more
ACORE Statement on House Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Press ReleasesJuly 7, 2020 July 7, 2020 ACORE Statement on House Energy and Water Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council… Read more
ACORE Names Director of New Macro Grid Initiative Press ReleasesJuly 7, 2020 July 7, 2020 ACORE Names Director of New Macro Grid Initiative WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today the hire of Tracy Warren as… Read more
ACORE Welcomes Siemens Gamesa to its Board of Directors Press ReleasesJuly 2, 2020 July 2, 2020 ACORE Welcomes Siemens Gamesa to its Board of Directors WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), the nation’s premier pan-renewable organization, announced the… Read more
ACORE Commends House Passage of the Moving Forward Act Press ReleasesJuly 1, 2020 July 1, 2020 ACORE Commends House Passage of the Moving Forward Act Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “We commend… Read more
Broad Energy Industry Coalition Encourages PJM to Continue to Examine Carbon Pricing in its Electricity Market Press ReleasesJune 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 Broad Energy Industry Coalition Encourages PJM to Continue to Examine Carbon Pricing in its Electricity Market WASHINGTON, D.C. – As U.S. policymakers look for cost-effective… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Climate Crisis Committee Majority Report Press ReleasesJune 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 ACORE Statement on the Climate Crisis Committee Majority Report Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) “Today’s… Read more
ACORE Statement on the GREEN Act Press ReleasesJune 25, 2020 June 25, 2020 ACORE Statement on the GREEN Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable… Read more
ACORE: Labor Department’s Proposed Rule Limiting ESG is a Step in the Wrong Direction Press ReleasesJune 24, 2020 June 24, 2020 ACORE: Labor Department’s Proposed Rule Limiting ESG is a Step in the Wrong Direction WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President… Read more
Coalition Applauds FERC Decision to Hold Carbon Pricing Discussion Press ReleasesJune 18, 2020 June 18, 2020 Coalition Applauds FERC Decision to Hold Carbon Pricing Discussion Federal Energy Regulator Kicks Off Conversation on How Carbon Pricing in Competitive Power Markets Could Spur Cost-Effective Emissions… Read more
Macro Grid Initiative Launches to Expand and Upgrade America’s Transmission Network Press ReleasesJune 17, 2020 June 17, 2020 Macro Grid Initiative Launches to Expand and Upgrade America’s Transmission Network New Program Promotes Investment in 21st Century Transmission Infrastructure to Enhance Reliability, Improve Efficiency and Deliver… Read more
27,000+ More Clean Energy Jobs Lost in May Press ReleasesJune 15, 2020 June 15, 2020 27,000+ More Clean Energy Jobs Lost in May 620,500 clean energy workers jobless since COVID-19 hit CA, FL, GA, TX, WA, MI among hardest-hit states Report comes… Read more
ACORE Commends Treasury’s Update of its Safe Harbor Guidance for Renewable Projects Press ReleasesMay 28, 2020 May 28, 2020 ACORE Commends Treasury’s Update of its Safe Harbor Guidance for Renewable Projects WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the… Read more
America Has Lost 594,300 Clean Energy Jobs; 850,000 Expected by June 30 Press ReleasesMay 13, 2020 May 13, 2020 America Has Lost 594,300 Clean Energy Jobs; 850,000 Expected by June 30 447,208 new unemployment filings in April, triple March claims CA, FL, GA, TX, MI, NC,… Read more
ACORE Statement on Treasury Letter Extending Safe Harbor Deadlines Press ReleasesMay 8, 2020 May 7, 2020 ACORE Statement on Treasury Letter Extending Safe Harbor Deadlines WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on… Read more
ACORE Statement on President Trump’s Bulk Power System Executive Order Press ReleasesMay 1, 2020 May 1, 2020 ACORE Statement on President Trump’s Bulk Power System Executive Order Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “While ACORE… Read more
ACORE and WSA Join Forces to Advance the Renewable Energy Sector Press ReleasesApril 22, 2020 April 22, 2020 ACORE and WSA Join Forces to Advance the Renewable Energy Sector Key WSA Programs Will Be Strategically Integrated Into ACORE WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council… Read more
Clean Energy Sector Disappointed in FERC’s MOPR Decision Press ReleasesApril 16, 2020 April 16, 2020 Clean Energy Sector Disappointed in FERC’s MOPR Decision WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today largely rejected the clean energy sector’s Request for… Read more
106,000 Jobs in Clean Energy Lost in March Due to COVID-19 Economic Crisis Press ReleasesApril 15, 2020 April 15, 2020 106,000 Jobs in Clean Energy Lost in March Due to COVID-19 Economic Crisis More than a year’s worth of job gains erased in a few weeks… Read more
Power Generators, Industry Groups, and Think Tanks Ask FERC to Examine Carbon Pricing to Reduce Emissions Press ReleasesApril 14, 2020 April 14, 2020 Power Generators, Industry Groups, and Think Tanks Ask FERC to Examine Carbon Pricing to Reduce Emissions Broad Coalition Jointly Requests Technical Conference or Workshop to… Read more
ACORE Commends FERC’s Issuance of Transmission Incentives NOPR Press ReleasesMarch 19, 2020 March 19, 2020 ACORE Commends FERC’s Issuance of Transmission Incentives NOPR WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable… Read more
Clean Energy Sector Calls on Congress for Help Surmounting the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic Press ReleasesMarch 19, 2020 March 19, 2020 Clean Energy Sector Calls on Congress for Help Surmounting the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter delivered today to U.S. House and… Read more
ACORE Congratulates James Danly on FERC Confirmation, Calls for Return to Bipartisan Tradition Press ReleasesMarch 12, 2020 March 12, 2020 ACORE Congratulates James Danly on FERC Confirmation, Calls for Return to Bipartisan Tradition Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy… Read more
ACORE Applauds Virginia for 100% Renewable Energy Goal in the Virginia Clean Economy Act Press ReleasesMarch 6, 2020 March 6, 2020 ACORE Applauds Virginia for 100% Renewable Energy Goal in the Virginia Clean Economy Act Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy… Read more
ACORE Honors Renewable Energy Champions and Leaders at Awards Gala Press ReleasesMarch 3, 2020 March 3, 2020 ACORE Honors Renewable Energy Champions and Leaders at Awards Gala Award recipients include Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Sen. Susan Collins and Pattern Energy Group WASHINGTON, D.C. — The… Read more
ACORE Statement on the American Energy Innovation Act Press ReleasesFebruary 27, 2020 February 27, 2020 ACORE Statement on the American Energy Innovation Act Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy “ACORE supports initiatives like the… Read more
ACORE Elects New Board Chair Press ReleasesFebruary 27, 2020 February 27, 2020 ACORE Elects New Board Chair Ørsted’s Declan Flanagan to Succeed David Giordano of BlackRock WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) today announced that Declan… Read more
FERC Continues Executive Overreach with NYISO BSM Orders Press ReleasesFebruary 20, 2020 February 20, 2020 FERC Continues Executive Overreach with NYISO BSM Orders WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable… Read more
ACORE Statement on President Trump’s FY 2021 Budget Proposal Press ReleasesFebruary 10, 2020 February 10, 2020 ACORE Statement on President Trump’s FY 2021 Budget Proposal Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy “The Trump Administration’s Fiscal… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Release of the CLEAN Future Act Discussion Draft Press ReleasesJanuary 31, 2020 January 28, 2020 ACORE Statement on the Release of the CLEAN Future Act Discussion Draft Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy “ACORE… Read more
Clean Energy Associations File Request for Rehearing of FERC’s MOPR Order Press ReleasesJanuary 21, 2020 January 21, 2020 Clean Energy Associations File Request for Rehearing of FERC’s MOPR Order Joint Filing Says FERC Erred on Multiple Areas and Will Force Customers to Pay More for… Read more
ACORE Assesses Climate Policy Options That Most Effectively Put Renewable Energy to Work Press ReleasesJanuary 9, 2020 January 9, 2020 ACORE Assesses Climate Policy Options That Most Effectively Put Renewable Energy to Work Comprehensive ACORE Analysis on Climate Policies that Drive Renewable Deployment WASHINGTON, D.C. – The… Read more
ACORE Statement on CLEAN Future Act Discussion Draft Press ReleasesJanuary 8, 2020 January 8, 2020 ACORE Statement on CLEAN Future Act Discussion Draft Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy The CLEAN Future Act reflects… Read more
ACORE Names 2020 Class of New and Returning Board Members Press ReleasesJanuary 7, 2020 January 7, 2020 ACORE Names 2020 Class of New and Returning Board Members Executives from Facebook and Avangrid Renewables Join ACORE Board to Accelerate the U.S. Transition to Renewable Energy… Read more
FERC Oversteps its Authority Approving MOPR Proposal Press ReleasesDecember 19, 2019 December 19, 2019 FERC Oversteps its Authority Approving MOPR Proposal WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable… Read more
Year-End Extenders Agreement Does Little for Renewable Growth, Virtually Nothing for Climate Change Press ReleasesDecember 17, 2019 December 17, 2019 Year-End Extenders Agreement Does Little for Renewable Growth, Virtually Nothing for Climate Change Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable… Read more
ACORE Statement on 100% Clean Economy Act Press ReleasesNovember 21, 2019 November 21, 2019 ACORE Statement on the 100% Clean Economy Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council… Read more
ACORE Statement on GREEN Act Discussion Draft Press ReleasesNovember 19, 2019 November 19, 2019 ACORE Statement on GREEN Act Discussion Draft WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on… Read more
ACORE Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord Press ReleasesNovember 4, 2019 November 4, 2019 ACORE Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): … Read more
More than 165 Members of Congress Sign Letter Urging Action on Clean Energy Tax Incentives This Year Press ReleasesOctober 30, 2019 October 30, 2019 More than 165 Members of Congress Sign Letter Urging Action on Clean Energy Tax Incentives This Year WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter delivered today to… Read more
New Paper Explores Key Considerations in the Design of a Federal High-Penetration Renewable Energy Standard (RES) Press ReleasesOctober 16, 2019 October 16, 2019 New Paper Explores Key Considerations in the Design of a Federal High-Penetration Renewable Energy Standard (RES) New white paper from ACORE and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich &… Read more
ACORE Statement on Rhodium Group Study On Clean Energy Incentives Press ReleasesSeptember 26, 2019 September 26, 2019 ACORE Statement on Rhodium Group Study On Clean Energy Incentives Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) … Read more
ESG 2.0: ACORE Releases Recommendations on ESG Scoring to Better Reflect Renewable Energy Use and Investment Press ReleasesSeptember 25, 2019 September 25, 2019 ESG 2.0: ACORE Releases Recommendations on ESG Scoring to Better Reflect Renewable Energy Use and Investment WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a new white paper… Read more
ACORE Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors Press ReleasesAugust 1, 2019 August 1, 2019 ACORE Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors Senior Leaders from Goldman Sachs and GE Join Board of National Renewable Energy Organization WASHINGTON, D.C.… Read more
ACORE Statement on ARPA-E Reauthorization Act of 2019 Press ReleasesJuly 30, 2019 July 30, 2019 ACORE Statement on ARPA-E Reauthorization Act of 2019 Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) “We commend… Read more
ACORE Statement on Passage of H.B. 6 in Ohio Press ReleasesJuly 23, 2019 July 23, 2019 ACORE Statement on Passage of H.B. 6 in Ohio Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) “At… Read more
ACORE Applauds New York For Taking Bold Action to Address Climate Change Press ReleasesJuly 18, 2019 July 18, 2019 ACORE Applauds New York For Taking Bold Action to Address Climate Change WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Climate Leadership and… Read more
ACORE Recognizes Sen. Thune as a Renewable Energy Champion Press ReleasesJuly 18, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) presented U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) with its Renewable Energy Champion Award today, an… Read more
ACORE Urges Ohio Legislature to Support Pro-Renewable, Pro-Consumer Policies Press ReleasesJuly 15, 2019 July 15, 2019 ACORE Urges Ohio Legislature to Support Pro-Renewable, Pro-Consumer Policies WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the legislative session in Ohio scheduled to end on Wednesday, the American Council… Read more
ACORE Statement on Introduction of the Renewable Electricity Standard Act Press ReleasesJune 26, 2019 June 26, 2019 ACORE Statement on Introduction of the Renewable Electricity Standard Act Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) “We… Read more
Renewable Industry Urges Governor DeWine to Oppose House Bill 6 Press ReleasesJune 24, 2019 June 24, 2019 Renewable Industry Urges Governor DeWine to Oppose House Bill 6 ACORE: Supportive policies in Ohio could unleash $11 billion in renewable investment and economic growth … Read more
ACORE: House Extenders Package a “Modest Start” Press ReleasesJune 18, 2019 June 18, 2019 ACORE: House Extenders Package a “Modest Start” Extenders Mark Missing Energy Storage ITC and Other Achievable Climate Priorities Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO… Read more
America’s Leading Financial Institutions Report High Confidence in Renewable Sector Growth Press ReleasesJune 17, 2019 June 17, 2019 America’s Leading Financial Institutions Report High Confidence in Renewable Sector Growth ACORE Releases New Survey and Progress Report on $1T 2030: The American Renewable Investment Goal… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Financing Our Energy Future Act Press ReleasesJune 13, 2019 June 13, 2019 ACORE Statement on the Financing Our Energy Future Act Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) “We… Read more
ACORE Statement on the “BEST Act” Press ReleasesMay 22, 2019 May 22, 2019 ACORE Statement on the “BEST Act” Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) WASHINGTON, D.C. – “We… Read more
ACORE Statement on House Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Press ReleasesMay 15, 2019 May 15, 2019 ACORE Statement on House Energy and Water Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American… Read more
ACORE Statement on Today’s Introduction of “Clean Energy for America Act” Press ReleasesMay 2, 2019 May 2, 2019 ACORE Statement on Today’s Introduction of “Clean Energy for America Act” Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)… Read more
Environmental, Conservation and Clean Energy Coalition Urges Congress to Enact Energy Storage Investment Tax Credit Press ReleasesApril 29, 2019 April 29, 2019 Environmental, Conservation and Clean Energy Coalition Urges Congress to Enact Energy Storage Investment Tax Credit Washington, D.C. – Continuing a steady drumbeat in support of an energy… Read more
Renewable Energy Groups Urge Congress to Support Clean Energy Innovation Funding in FY 2020 Budget Press ReleasesApril 25, 2019 April 25, 2019 Renewable Energy Groups Urge Congress to Support Clean Energy Innovation Funding in FY 2020 Budget Washington, D.C. – Today, the American Council on Renewable Energy, the American… Read more
ACORE Applauds Nevada Governor for Signing Stronger RPS Legislation into Law Press ReleasesApril 22, 2019 April 22, 2019 ACORE Applauds Nevada Governor for Signing Stronger RPS Legislation into Law Washington, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) today hailed Nevada’s enactment of a… Read more
ACORE Statement on Today’s Introduction of a Bipartisan Senate Energy Storage Tax Credit Bill Press ReleasesApril 11, 2019 Media Contact Alex Hobson Vice President of Communications American Council on Renewable Energy hobson@acore.org | 202.777.7584 (o) | 202.594.0706 (c) Read more
ACORE Expands Leadership Team, Adding Chief Operating Officer and New Vice President of Communications Press ReleasesApril 10, 2019 April 11, 2019 ACORE Expands Leadership Team, Adding Chief Operating Officer and New Vice President of Communications Washington, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) formally announced… Read more
Broad Coalition Sends Letter Urging House Leadership to Enact Energy Storage Tax Credit Press ReleasesApril 10, 2019 April 10, 2019 Broad Coalition Sends Letter Urging House Leadership to Enact Energy Storage Tax Credit Washington, D.C. – Showing a united front, a broad-based coalition is urging House leadership… Read more
ACORE Urges Illinois Regulators to Finalize Rule on Cloud-Based Computing Solutions Press ReleasesApril 9, 2019 April 9, 2019 ACORE Urges Illinois Regulators to Finalize Rule on Cloud-Based Computing Solutions Washington, D.C. – The Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) is holding a hearing… Read more
ACORE Statement on Congressional Letter for Clean Energy Tax Incentives Press ReleasesApril 4, 2019 April 4, 2019 ACORE Statement on Congressional Letter for Clean Energy Tax Incentives Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Washington,… Read more
ACORE President & CEO at Waterpower Week: “Renewable power is now cleaner, safer and more affordable than any other form of electricity” Press ReleasesApril 1, 2019 April 1, 2019 ACORE President & CEO at Waterpower Week: “Renewable power is now cleaner, safer and more affordable than any other form of electricity” Washington, D.C. –… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Trump Administration’s Repeal of Renewable Energy Incentives and Cuts to DOE Renewable Energy Programs in the FY 2020 Budget Press ReleasesMarch 14, 2019 March 13, 2019 ACORE Statement on the Trump Administration’s Repeal of Renewable Energy Incentives and Cuts to DOE Renewable Energy Programs in the FY 2020 Budget Statement by Greg… Read more
ACORE Names 2019 Class of New and Returning Board Members Press ReleasesJanuary 15, 2019 January 15, 2019 ACORE Names 2019 Class of New and Returning Board Members Executives from Lincoln Clean Energy, E.ON North America, Pattern Energy Group and Starwood Energy Group Join… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Energy Provisions in U.S. House Ways and Means Committee’s Tax Legislation Press ReleasesNovember 27, 2018 Statement by Todd Foley, Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Washington, D.C., November 27, 2018 – “We’re encouraged that Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) has… Read more
ACORE Statement on the PJM Fuel Security Study Press ReleasesNovember 1, 2018 Statement by Todd Foley, ACORE Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs Washington, D.C., November 1, 2018 – “While not a surprise, the biggest takeaway for anyone reading the fuel… Read more
New ACORE Forum Seeks to Advance Renewable Energy Integration in the U.S. Electric Power System Press ReleasesOctober 16, 2018 Renewable Energy Grid Forum will highlight the most pressing policy, regulatory, planning, and market design challenges and opportunities for wind, solar, hydro, transmission, demand response, blockchain, storage and more WHAT:… Read more
ACORE Statement on Governor Brown’s Signage of Historic 100 Percent Clean Energy Bill Press ReleasesSeptember 10, 2018 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, President & Chief Executive Officer, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Washington, D.C., September 10, 2018 – “We commend Governor Jerry Brown, state legislators and the people… Read more
ACORE Statement on Passage of California Bill to Achieve a 100 Percent Carbon-Free Grid Press ReleasesAugust 29, 2018 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, President & Chief Executive Officer, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Washington, D.C., August 29, 2018 – “With the Assembly’s approval of Senate Bill 100, California… Read more
ACORE Announces New Members to its Board of Directors Press ReleasesJuly 11, 2018 Senior Leaders from J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs and Invenergy Join Board of National Renewable Energy Organization Washington D.C., July 11, 2018– The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national… Read more
ACORE Sets Investment Goal of $1 Trillion by 2030 for U.S. Renewables Press ReleasesJune 19, 2018 Survey of Top Investors Informs New Initiative Focused on Financing the Energy System of the Future NEW YORK, June 19, 2018 — Today, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE),… Read more
Premier Finance Event Brings Global Players Together to Push Forward U.S. Renewable Development Press ReleasesJune 5, 2018 Senior Investors, Executives to Examine the Vehicles for Financing Renewable Market Expansion WHAT: Now in its 15th year, Renewable Energy Finance Forum-Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) will gather a premier cross-section of… Read more
ACORE Statement on Reports of Planned Order to U.S. Grid Operators Press ReleasesJune 1, 2018 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, President & Chief Executive Officer, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Washington, D.C., June 1, 2018 – “The Trump administration is apparently contemplating direct intervention in… Read more
ACORE Statement on FY 2019 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Press ReleasesMay 7, 2018 Statement by Todd Foley, Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Washington, D.C., May 7, 2018 – “The House Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development’s… Read more
ACORE Statement on FERC Final Rule to Improve Generator Interconnection Press ReleasesApril 19, 2018 Statement by Todd Foley, Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Washington, D.C., April 19, 2018 – “We are encouraged by the steps taken… Read more
ACORE Statement on the 2018 Omnibus Spending Bill Press ReleasesMarch 22, 2018 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), President and Chief Executive Officer Washington, D.C., March 22, 2018 – “The omnibus funding agreement for 2018 reflects the bipartisan… Read more
America’s Renewable Energy Industry to Gather for Annual ACORE Policy Forum Press ReleasesMarch 8, 2018 Policymakers and Business Leaders to Reflect on Monumental Shifts in Federal Energy Policy While Discussing Pathways for Continued Clean Energy Growth WHAT: The American Council on Renewable Energy’s (ACORE) annual… Read more
American Council on Renewable Energy Announces Transition in Board Chair Press ReleasesMarch 6, 2018 BlackRock’s Head of Renewable Power Succeeds Dan Reicher of Stanford University after a 10-Year Tenure Washington, D.C., March 6, 2018 – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) today announced that… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Administration’s Framework for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America Press ReleasesFebruary 12, 2018 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Washington, D.C. Feb. 12, 2018 – “The president’s proposed infrastructure plan is intended to leverage public capital to… Read more
ACORE Statement on Energy Tax Provisions Included in the Bipartisan Budget Act Press ReleasesFebruary 9, 2018 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Washington, D.C. Feb. 9, 2018 – “We are encouraged by the long-overdue extension of tax credits… Read more
ACORE Statement on President Trump’s Solar Tariff Decision Press ReleasesJanuary 22, 2018 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Washington, D.C. Jan. 22, 2018 – “The President’s decision to impose a 30 percent tariff on… Read more
ACORE Statement on FERC Order Terminating Proposed Grid Reliability and Resilience Pricing Rule Press ReleasesJanuary 8, 2018 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Washington, D.C. Jan. 8, 2018 – “We are pleased that in today’s final action the Federal Energy Regulatory… Read more
ACORE Announces Its 2018 Class of New and Returning Board Members Press ReleasesJanuary 5, 2018 Washington, D.C. Dec. 7, 2017 – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) today announced its new and re-elected Board members for 2018. Neil Gerber, Director for New Energy and… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Conference Report Press ReleasesDecember 15, 2017 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Washington, D.C. Dec. 15, 2017 – “We are grateful for the elimination of provisions that would… Read more
ACORE Announces Its 2018 Class of New and Returning Board Members Press ReleasesDecember 7, 2017 Washington, D.C. Dec. 7, 2017 – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) today announced its new and re-elected Board members for 2018. Neil Gerber, Director for New Energy and… Read more
Clean Energy Leaders Statement on Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in U.S. Senate Press ReleasesDecember 2, 2017 Joint statement by: Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO, American Council on Renewable (ACORE) Tom Kiernan, CEO, American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Matthew Mallioux, Director, American Conservation Coalition (ACC) Heather Reams,… Read more
ACORE, AWEA, CRES and SEIA Submit Joint Letter Calling on Senate to Repair Provisions that Undermine Renewable Energy in the Senate Tax Bill Press ReleasesNovember 29, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov. 29, 2017 – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) together with the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions and Solar Energy Industries… Read more
Energy Industry Associations Tell FERC that DOE Proposal to Subsidize Coal, Nuclear Power Plants is Unsupported by Record, Would Throw a Costly Wrench into Electricity Markets Press ReleasesNovember 7, 2017 Joint filing from broad array of groups takes aim at financial “Beneficiaries” as the only entities to support the DOE proposal – and whose filings fail to establish that the… Read more
ACORE Statement on the House Ways & Means Committee’s Tax Proposal Press ReleasesNovember 3, 2017 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE), President and Chief Executive Officer Washington, D.C., November 3, 2017 – “The energy credit provisions detailed in the House… Read more
ACORE Statement on H.R. 4137, the ‘Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act’ Press ReleasesOctober 26, 2017 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO, and Todd Foley, Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Washington, D.C., October 26, 2017 –… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Reintroduction of the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act Press ReleasesOctober 25, 2017 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE), President and Chief Executive Officer Washington, D.C., October 25, 2017 – “We commend Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Jerry Moran… Read more
Energy Industry Associations File Comments with FERC Opposing Rule Proposed by Energy Secretary Perry to Subsidize Coal, Nuclear Power Plants Press ReleasesOctober 23, 2017 Joint filing says DOE proposal would “prop up uneconomic generation that is unable to compete and not otherwise needed for reliability” WASHINGTON, D.C. October 23, 2017 – A diverse… Read more
ACORE Statement to the International Trade Commission in Favor of a Recommendation of Non-Restrictive Trade Remedies Press ReleasesOctober 3, 2017 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO, American Council on Renewable Energy WASHINGTON, October 3, 2017 – “I am Greg Wetstone, president and CEO of… Read more
Energy Industry Associations Call on FERC to Expand Deliberative Process Before Unprecedented Rulemaking Press ReleasesOctober 2, 2017 WASHINGTON, October 2, 2017 – A group of 11 energy industry associations representing natural gas, wind, solar, rural electric cooperatives and other energy technologies today filed a motion at the… Read more
ACORE Statement on Department of Energy’s Proposed Rulemaking for the Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule Press ReleasesSeptember 29, 2017 Statement by Todd Foley, ACORE Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs WASHINGTON, September 29, 2017 – “We’re concerned this proposed rulemaking uses grid resilience as an excuse to prop up… Read more
ACORE Statement on Senator Wyden’s Newly Introduced Legislation to Improve Grid Flexibility Press ReleasesSeptember 28, 2017 Statement by Todd Foley, ACORE Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs WASHINGTON, September 28, 2017 – “We commend Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) for his leadership in introducing legislation to… Read more
Media Advisory: Future of Western U.S. Renewable Markets in Focus at ACORE Finance West Press ReleasesSeptember 25, 2017 Future of Western U.S. Renewable Markets in Focus at ACORE Finance West WHAT: ACORE Finance West, coming up on Oct. 12 in San Francisco, convenes a select group of prominent… Read more
ACORE Statement on US International Trade Commission Decision on Remedies in Section 201 Case Press ReleasesSeptember 22, 2017 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE), President and Chief Executive Officer WASHINGTON, September 22, 2017 – “Today’s decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) raises serious… Read more
ACORE Statement on Key Findings and Recommendations of DOE Report on Electricity Markets and Grid Reliability Press ReleasesAugust 23, 2017 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE), President and Chief Executive Officer WASHINGTON, August 23, 2017 – “We look forward to reviewing the full report in greater… Read more
Leading Clean Energy Organizations Announce National Clean Energy Week Press ReleasesAugust 16, 2017 WASHINGTON, August 16, 2017 – Today, leading clean energy organizations announced their participation in the first annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), which will take place from September 25-29, 2017. National… Read more
ACORE’s Statement on Ohio’s Decision to Not Fix its Wind Setback Rule Press ReleasesJune 28, 2017 WASHINGTON, June 28, 2017 – The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) is disappointed by the decision of the Ohio Legislature to not include a modification to Ohio’s wind setback… Read more
The American Council On Renewable Energy Announces New Members to its Board of Directors Press ReleasesJune 27, 2017 Senior executives from EDF Renewable Energy and GE Energy Financial Services join Board of leading national renewable organization WASHINGTON, June 27, 2017 – The American Council On Renewable Energy… Read more
U.S. Renewable Energy Groups Share a Vision of the 21st Century Power Grid Press ReleasesJune 19, 2017 Leaders Call for Sustained Efforts to Build a Modern Grid Infrastructure that Takes Full Advantage of New and Existing Technologies for Increasing Grid Reliability and Efficiency WASHINGTON, June 19,… Read more
National Renewable Energy Groups Urge Support for Department of Energy Programs Facing Severe Proposed Cuts in Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Press ReleasesJune 13, 2017 WASHINGTON, June 13, 2017 – Five national business groups representing diverse renewable energy technologies, developers, financiers and Fortune 500 buyers released a letter today requesting that Congress fund programs that… Read more
Another Record Breaking Year for Renewable Energy: More Power Capacity for Less Money Press ReleasesJune 6, 2017 Record renewable energy capacity of 161 gigawatts added in 2016, for 23 percent less investment (USD 241.6 billion) WASHINGTON, June 6, 2017 – Today REN21 published its Renewables 2017… Read more
ACORE Statement on U.S. Decision to Withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord Press ReleasesJune 1, 2017 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, ACORE President and Chief Executive Officer WASHINGTON, June 1, 2017 – “We are disappointed that the administration chose to withdraw from the Paris accord, placing… Read more
Media Advisory: Renewable Energy Finance Forum-Wall Street (REFF-WS) Returns for its 14th Year Press ReleasesMay 31, 2017 MEDIA ADVISORY May 31, 2017 Media Contact: Anna Hahnemann, ACORE hahnemann@acore.org; (202) 777-7548 Renewable Energy Finance Forum-Wall Street (REFF-WS) Returns for its 14th Year Financial, Policy and Industry Leaders… Read more
ACORE Statement on Trump Administration’s Proposed Budget Cut to Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Press ReleasesMay 24, 2017 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, ACORE President and Chief Executive Officer WASHINGTON, May 24, 2017 – “We believe the proposed budget cuts to the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy… Read more
National Business Groups Send U.S. Dept. of Energy Analyses Showing Diverse Energy Sources Protect Electric Reliability Press ReleasesMay 16, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 — Today four national business groups representing the range of advanced and renewable energy companies in the United States submitted materials to U.S. Energy… Read more
ACORE Statement on Technology-Neutral Energy Tax Reform Proposal Introduced by Senator Wyden Press ReleasesMay 4, 2017 Statement by Todd Foley, ACORE Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs WASHINGTON, May 4, 2017 – “We commend Senator Wyden for his leadership in introducing a technology neutral… Read more
American Council On Renewable Energy Statement Regarding Department of Energy’s Planned Study of the U.S. Electric Grid Press ReleasesApril 17, 2017 Statement by Gregory Wetstone, ACORE President and Chief Executive Officer WASHINGTON, April 17, 2017 – “We’re puzzled that the Department of Energy is launching a new study based on… Read more
Clean Energy Coalition Supports Proposed FERC Revision of Interconnection Process Press ReleasesApril 13, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC, April 13, 2017 — A coalition of clean energy groups voiced their support today for proposed interconnection changes by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to improve the… Read more
American Council On Renewable Energy Statement on Executive Order Detailing Intention to Review Clean Power Plan Regulations Press ReleasesMarch 28, 2017 Statement by Greg Wetstone, ACORE President and Chief Executive Officer WASHINGTON, March 28, 2017 – “There is no denying that long-term investment in the nation’s renewable energy infrastructure would… Read more
National Renewable Energy Policy Forum Charts Path for Policy Progress and Continued Market Expansion Press ReleasesMarch 16, 2017 Public Officials and Industry Leaders Examine Challenges and Opportunities WASHINGTON, March 16, 2017 – A diverse mix of elected leaders, senior congressional staffers, industry executives, investors and renewable energy… Read more
American Council On Renewable Energy Honors Industry Leaders at Fifteenth Anniversary Gala Press ReleasesMarch 15, 2017 Amazon, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Google Awarded for Renewable Energy Innovation and Industry Impact WASHINGTON, March 15, 2017 – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national non-profit organization… Read more
Media Advisory: National Renewable Energy Policy Forum Press ReleasesMarch 7, 2017 MEDIA ADVISORY March 7, 2017 Media Contact: Anna Hahnemann, ACORE hahnemann@acore.org; (202) 777-7548 Future of Renewables in Focus at Annual ACORE Policy Forum Industry leaders, elected officials to discuss… Read more
Over 3 Million in U.S. Now Work for Clean Energy Press ReleasesFebruary 22, 2017 National business groups, citing government statistics, say jobs providing cleaner energy options equal those in retail stores, twice those in building construction For Immediate Release – February 22, 2017… Read more
The American Council On Renewable Energy Applauds Maryland’s Renewable Energy Leadership Press ReleasesFebruary 3, 2017 Maryland Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto, Approving Expansion of the State’s Renewable Portfolio Standard For Immediate Release – February 3, 2017 Washington, D.C. – The Maryland Senate, following similar action… Read more
The American Council On Renewable Energy Praises Google’s 100% Renewable Energy Achievement Press ReleasesDecember 6, 2016 Google Purchases Enough Renewable Energy To Match Its Global Operations in 2017 For Immediate Release – December 6, 2016 Washington, D.C.—The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) applauds Google… Read more
The American Council On Renewable Energy Announces New Members to its Board of Directors Press ReleasesNovember 15, 2016 Senior executives from energy, finance sectors to assume leadership role at renewables organization For Immediate Release – November 15, 2016 Washington, D.C. — The American Council on Renewable Energy… Read more
ACORE Statement On The Presidential Election Results Press ReleasesNovember 9, 2016 Statement of Gregory Wetstone, President & CEO, American Council On Renewable Energy For Immediate Release – November 9, 2016 Washington, D.C. – “The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) stands… Read more
Western finance, renewable leaders convene urgent energy discussion Press ReleasesNovember 1, 2016 New research on storage, PPAs released as Paris Agreement to enter into force. For Immediate Release – November 1, 2016 San Francisco, CA – Today leaders on renewable energy, including… Read more
Media Advisory: ACORE Finance West 2016 Press ReleasesOctober 10, 2016 MEDIA ADVISORY October 10, 2016 ACORE Finance West Media Contact: Anna Hahnemann, ACORE hahnemann@acore.org; (202) 777-7548 Western U.S. Market for Renewables in Focus at ACORE FInance West Financiers, CEOs &… Read more
The American Council On Renewable Energy Commemorates the Life and Work of Lt. Col. William C. Holmberg Press ReleasesSeptember 9, 2016 For Immediate Release – September 9, 2016 Washington, D.C. – It is with deep sadness that the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) observes the passing of retired Marine Lt. Col. William “Bill”… Read more
The American Council On Renewable Energy Commends New York State for its 50% Renewable Portfolio Standard Increase Press ReleasesAugust 2, 2016 State Public Service Commission approves measure to procure half of New York’s power from renewable energy resources by 2030. For Immediate Release – August 2, 2016 Washington, D.C. – The American… Read more
ACORE Releases Industry Insights on Corporate Renewable Energy Procurement Press ReleasesJune 30, 2016 Authored by industry leaders, the report offers insights to simplify corporate renewable procurement processes and provide realistic options for players across the economy. For Immediate Release – June 30,… Read more
The American Council On Renewable Energy Announces New Members To Its Board Of Directors Press ReleasesJune 28, 2016 For Immediate Release – June 28, 2016 Washington, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to announce new members of its 2016 Board of Directors: Susan Nickey, Managing Director,… Read more
REFF-Wall Street: The Financial and Renewable Energy Industries Combine to Celebrate Growth and Plan for the Future Press ReleasesJune 23, 2016 At the premier renewable energy financing event of the year, Wall Street professionals, policymakers, project developers, and corporate buyers share ideas and deal opportunities for the modern energy industry. … Read more
ACORE Statement on Governor Hogan’s Decision to Veto the Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Bill Press ReleasesMay 28, 2016 With his decision to veto an increase to Maryland’s Renewable Portfolio Standard, the Governor has missed an opportunity to drive in-state private investment and economic growth. For Immediate Release… Read more
The American Council On Renewable Energy Celebrates the Signing of the Paris Agreement Press ReleasesApril 22, 2016 For Immediate Release – April 22, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, at a United Nations ceremony in New York, Secretary of State John Kerry signed the Paris climate deal that resulted from global negotiations… Read more
ACORE Stands in Support of Tech Companies’ Backing for EPA’s Clean Power Plan Press ReleasesApril 1, 2016 Today’s amicus brief filed by Amazon, Google, Apple and Microsoft in State of West Virginia, et al v. EPAshows important support for climate action from America’s top tech companies For… Read more
The American Council On Renewable Energy Announces New Members Appointed to its Board of Directors Press ReleasesMarch 24, 2016 For Immediate Release – March 24, 2016 Washington, D.C. – The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to announce new members of its 2016 Board of Directors: Frank Armijo, Vice President,… Read more
Renewable Energy Industry Gives Strong Showing at 2016 National Policy Forum Press ReleasesMarch 21, 2016 The growing industry looks to the future on policies to unlock market expansion, aid in grid integration and continue to lower carbon emissions, via collaboration with Congress and the federal… Read more
The American Council On Renewable Energy Praises Governors’ Accord for a New Energy Future Press ReleasesFebruary 17, 2016 Bipartisan group of 17 Governors sign clean energy agreement to secure a prosperous future for the country For Immediate Release – February 17, 2016 Washington, D.C. – The American Council On… Read more
ACORE Statement on the Supreme Court’s Stay of the Clean Power Plan Press ReleasesFebruary 9, 2016 For Immediate Release – February 9, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Reacting to news of the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the EPA’s Clean Power Plan, ACORE released the following statement on… Read more
The American Council On Renewable Energy Announces 2016 Board Of Directors Election Results Press ReleasesJanuary 20, 2016 For Immediate Release – January 20, 2016 Washington, D.C. – The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to announce its 2016 Board of Directors election results: Joseph Desmond, Senior Vice President of Marketing &… Read more
ACORE’s New Leadership Applauds Tax Deal Press ReleasesDecember 16, 2015 Incoming President and CEO Greg Wetstone praises legislation for renewable energy For Immediate Release – December 16, 2015 Washington D.C. – In response to today’s joint tax extenders-omnibus deal, reached… Read more
Gregory Wetstone to be New President and CEO at the American Council On Renewable Energy Press ReleasesDecember 14, 2015 Brings long history of leadership promoting renewable energy For Immediate Release – December 14, 2015 Washington D.C. – The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that its Board… Read more
ACORE Applauds New York’s Proposal to Achieve 50 Percent Renewable Energy by 2030 Press ReleasesNovember 23, 2015 A newly proposed mandate from Governor Cuomo would add to New York’s position as a national leader on renewable energy and climate change For Immediate Release – November 23,… Read more
At REFF-West Private and Public Leaders Explore Future of Renewable Energy Capital Markets as Industry Matures and Evolves Press ReleasesNovember 9, 2015 Over 50 speakers and 250 attendees analyze the financing and policy challenges surrounding renewables, storage and the future of energy in the western U.S. For Immediate Release – November 9,… Read more
ACORE Releases its 2015 Renewable Energy in the 50 States: Western Region Report Press ReleasesNovember 5, 2015 The West leads the rest of the country in generation and investment for renewable energy. For Immediate Release – November 5, 2015 San Francisco, CA – The annual update of… Read more
American Council On Renewable Energy Announces Appointment of Neil Gerber to Board of Directors Press ReleasesSeptember 21, 2015 Mr. Neil Gerber, Global Director at IBM, to fill open seat on ACORE board of directors For Immediate Release – September 21, 2015 Washington, D.C. — The American Council On… Read more
ACORE Praises Larger Role for Renewable Energy in Clean Power Plan Press ReleasesAugust 3, 2015 Newly announced final rule calls for greater amount of renewable energy generation capacity, 28% by 2030, as part of U.S. transition to a low-carbon energy economy. For Immediate Release… Read more
ACORE Releases Public Policy Insights and Recommendations for Renewable Energy Press ReleasesJuly 1, 2015 Policy Pack recaps ACORE’s 2015 Renewable Energy Policy Forum recommendations; warns of a serious market cliff for new investments absent policy action by Congress For Immediate Release – July 1,… Read more
At REFF-Wall Street, Industry Leaders Highlight the Maturation of Renewable Energy Capital Markets as Traditional Energy Sectors Transform Press ReleasesJune 26, 2015 Speakers and attendees of the premier renewable energy financing event explore the next phase of clean energy financing from community-scale projects to storage to new utility business models For Immediate… Read more
ACORE Applauds White House Action to Boost Clean Energy Investments Press ReleasesJune 16, 2015 For Immediate Release – June 16, 2015 Washington, D.C. – The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) stands in strong support of the announcement by President Obama and his Administration of more than… Read more
ACORE Forum Highlights Key Role of Policy in Driving Renewable Energy Growth Press ReleasesApril 23, 2015 Congressional leaders join industry executives in discussing their commitment to the next generation of American renewable energy For Immediate Release – April 23, 2015 Washington, D.C. – The American… Read more
Senator Grassley to Keynote 2015 National Renewable Energy Policy Forum Press ReleasesMarch 17, 2015 For Immediate Release — March 17, 2015 Washington D.C. — Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa will headline the 2015 National Renewable Energy Policy Forum hosted by the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) in Washington, D.C.… Read more
The American Council On Renewable Energy Announces 2015 Board Of Directors Election Results Press ReleasesFebruary 3, 2015 Dan Reicher, Judy Siegel, Cathy Snyder, Rolf Gibbels and Steve Morgan reelected to serve five year terms. February 3, 2015 – Washington, D.C. – The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased… Read more
