ACORE Statement on the Biden Administration’s Federal Sustainability Executive Order

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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 achieve 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council…

New Report Proposes Improvements to Ensure Reliable Electricity

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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 integrates legal, technical, economic and institutional considerations into a set of recommended reforms that will help enable low-cost, reliable power service across the various U.S.…

Institutional Investors Urge Caution as Texas Considers Long-Term Electric Market Design Proposals

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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 Commission of Texas, the U.S. Partnership for Renewable Energy Finance (PREF) called for a more thorough analysis of the market design options now under consideration…

ACORE Congratulates Willie Phillips on Senate Confirmation to FERC

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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 on his unanimous confirmation to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Mr. Phillips is highly qualified, with a deep legal understanding of the issues at…

President Biden Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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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 bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act puts in motion critical upgrades to our nation’s antiquated electric transmission infrastructure, an essential component of achieving a modern…

Anonymous Solar Tariff Petitioners Fail to Reveal Identities by Department of Commerce Deadline

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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: “Secretary Raimondo gave the petitioning solar manufacturers an additional two days to reveal their identities this week and they tellingly declined, justifying the Department of…

ACORE Statement on House Action on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Rule for the Build Back Better Act

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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 American Council on Renewable Energy: “Tonight’s House action on the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the rule for the Build Back Better Act…

ACORE Commends Committee Vote on FERC Nominee Willie Phillips, Calls for Swift Senate Confirmation

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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 this morning to advance Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) nominee Willie Phillips. Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American…