The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Deb Haaland as U.S. Interior Secretary. “American Clean Power congratulates Secretary Haaland on her historic confirmation to lead the Department of Interior. Secretary Haaland has a depth of experience working in her home state of New Mexico to advance economic investment from wind, solar, and energy … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on Secretary Haaland’s Confirmation
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American Clean Power Association Statement on EPA Administrator Regan’s Confirmation
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?issued the following statement?after?the Senate confirmed Michael Regan as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “American Clean Power congratulates Michael Regan on his confirmation to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Our nation’s environmental challenges, including the present and growing threat of climate change, require a strong and effective EPA. … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on EPA Administrator Regan’s Confirmation
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American Clean Power Association Statement on?Interior Completing Vineyard Wind Power Review
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) ?today issued the following statement?after?the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management released the final environmental analysis for the Vineyard Wind offshore wind project. “By any measure, this is a breakthrough for offshore wind energy in the United States. Not even two months into a new Administration, years … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on?Interior Completing Vineyard Wind Power Review
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The clean energy industry steps up to aid Texans in need
Last month’s Texas blackouts and infrastructure failures offer a stark reminder that many of the systems we depend on every day are not equipped to withstand the extreme events climate change is making more and more frequent. The clean energy industry is committed to overcoming these challenges by supplying an ever-greater share of zero-emission electricity … Continue reading The clean energy industry steps up to aid Texans in need
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Renewables creating a generational opportunity in rural America
Large parts of rural America have been experiencing population decline for over half a century. In fact, 35 percent of rural counties have a combined 6.2 million fewer residents than they did in 1950. There are many reasons for this demographic change, including a lack of economic opportunity for young people, who are often forced … Continue reading Renewables creating a generational opportunity in rural America
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American Clean Power Association Statement on CLEAN Future Act?
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?today issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee introduced the CLEAN Future Act. “We commend the House Energy and Commerce Committee for proposing robust climate legislation. The clean electricity standard represents a meaningful step forward on national energy policy that will help unleash … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on CLEAN Future Act?
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Association Statement on Secretary Granholm’s Confirmation
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Jennifer Granholm as U.S. Energy Secretary. “American Clean Power congratulates Secretary Granholm on taking the helm of the Department of Energy. Having worked on energy policy with Secretary Granholm, I know that she is committed to the Biden administration’s interlinked … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on Secretary Granholm’s Confirmation
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American Clean Power Association Statement on Supply Chain Executive Order
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today issued the following statement after President Biden signed an executive order on America’s supply chains. “American Clean Power supports the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to further develop the existing strong U.S. manufacturing presence for clean energy technologies. More than 530 American manufacturing facilities already contribute to the U.S. supply … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on Supply Chain Executive Order
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American Clean Power Association Statement on Power Outages in Texas
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today issued the following statement on the ongoing power outages in Texas. “It is disgraceful to see the longtime antagonists of clean power – who attack it whether it is raining, snowing, or the sun is shining – engaging in a politically opportunistic charade misleading Americans to promote an … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on Power Outages in Texas
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Association Launches Website
The American Clean Power Association (ACP), the new multi-technology renewable energy industry trade group, today unveiled its new website and rolled out the association’s first ever ad campaign showcasing the size and economic punch of the industry and its massive future potential. The new trade association, which began operations on January 1 and formally launched … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Launches Website
Continue readingThe US wind energy industry closes a record in 2020
The U.S. wind energy industry had its strongest year ever in 2020 as the amount of new wind power capacity added increased by 85 percent over 2019. The industry added 16,913 megawatts (MW) of wind power capacity to the grid in 2020—enough to power more than 5 million American homes. Most of this growth came … Continue reading The US wind energy industry closes a record in 2020
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Association statement on Renewable Energy Provisions of COVID-19 Omnibus Legislation
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today after Congress agreed on COVID-19 omnibus legislation that includes targeted renewable energy initiatives, including a one-year extension of the production tax credit/investment tax credit for land-based wind at 60 percent of their full value, a two-year extension of the investment tax credit for solar … Continue reading American Clean Power Association statement on Renewable Energy Provisions of COVID-19 Omnibus Legislation
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Driving Toward a Majority Renewables America to Catalyze Nearly One Million Direct U.S. Clean Energy Jobs
First-of-its kind study details clean energy’s potential to unlock economic growth, achieve majority renewable electricity generation within the next decade. Clean energy resources – wind power, solar, energy storage, hydropower, and other renewables – represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to drive U.S. economic recovery and add hundreds of thousands of family-supporting jobs. According to a new, first-of-its-kind … Continue reading Driving Toward a Majority Renewables America to Catalyze Nearly One Million Direct U.S. Clean Energy Jobs
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AMERICAN CLEAN POWER ASSOCIATION NAMES HEATHER ZICHAL AS NEW CEO
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that it has named Heather Zichal as the organization’s first Chief Executive Officer. The new multi-technology renewable energy industry trade group, which formally launches on January 1, 2021, represents solar, storage, wind and transmission companies, along with manufacturers and construction companies, developers and owners/operators, utilities, financial firms … Continue reading AMERICAN CLEAN POWER ASSOCIATION NAMES HEATHER ZICHAL AS NEW CEO
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