Statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “As we await the official results of the presidential election, the United States – the world’s second largest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions – is squandering global credibility and good will as the only nation to quit the 2015 Paris Climate […]
US Treasury to Tweak Tax Credit Deadlines for Renewables Projects
A three-sentence letter issued by the Treasury Department on Thursday suggests relief may be on the way for a nervous renewables market. A concise three-sentence letter sent by the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday suggests relief is on the way for a renewables industry concerned about meeting quickly approaching tax credit deadlines. The letter came […]
ACORE Examines Policy Options That Most Effectively Put Renewable Energy to Work
With growing emphasis on climate policy heading into the 2020 election season, ACORE has released a white paper assessing notable climate policy approaches for their impact on renewable energy growth and investment, including a federal high-penetration renewable energy standard or clean energy standard, a technology-neutral tax credit, and carbon pricing regimes. The new report, Advancing […]
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 American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is releasing a new report today that examines several of the most notable policy approaches for accelerating the transition to a renewable energy economy and achieving scientifically based reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The […]
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 the kind of scientifically-driven legislative approach we will need to start tackling the climate crisis. While this Discussion Draft leaves room for further contribution and refinement, this is a thoughtful, constructive and serious initiative. We look […]
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 Energy (ACORE) “The recently announced extenders agreement is a squandered opportunity. While ACORE supports the modest extensions in the package, they will do little for renewable growth and next to nothing to address climate change. Given bipartisan support for tax incentives for […]
ACORE Comments to Climate Crisis Committee
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 on Renewable Energy (ACORE), on today’s introduction of the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019: “The 100% Clean Economy Act is further evidence of the growing momentum to accelerate the transition to pollution-free renewable power. We welcome its […]
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): “The U.S. should be leading the world in the fight against climate change, not shrinking from a renewable future that brings massive economic growth. Despite today’s announcement, the reality is that a vast majority of American citizens from across the […]
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 Community Protection Act into law and announced America’s largest offshore wind procurement. Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): “New York is walking the walk when it comes to renewable energy […]