National Renewable Energy Groups Urge Support for Department of Energy Programs Facing Severe Proposed Cuts in Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderJune 13, 2017WASHINGTON, 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…
Another Record Breaking Year for Renewable Energy: More Power Capacity for Less Money Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderJune 6, 2017Record 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…
ACORE Statement on U.S. Decision to Withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderJune 1, 2017Statement 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…
Media Advisory: Renewable Energy Finance Forum-Wall Street (REFF-WS) Returns for its 14th Year Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderMay 31, 2017MEDIA 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…
ACORE Statement on Trump Administration’s Proposed Budget Cut to Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderMay 24, 2017Statement 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…
National Business Groups Send U.S. Dept. of Energy Analyses Showing Diverse Energy Sources Protect Electric Reliability Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderMay 16, 2017WASHINGTON, 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…
ACORE Statement on Technology-Neutral Energy Tax Reform Proposal Introduced by Senator Wyden Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderMay 4, 2017Statement 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…
American Council On Renewable Energy Statement Regarding Department of Energy’s Planned Study of the U.S. Electric Grid Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderApril 17, 2017Statement 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…
Clean Energy Coalition Supports Proposed FERC Revision of Interconnection Process Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderApril 13, 2017WASHINGTON, 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…
American Council On Renewable Energy Statement on Executive Order Detailing Intention to Review Clean Power Plan Regulations Press ReleasesBy Erin SnyderMarch 28, 2017Statement 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…