The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced speakers for its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, to be held October 3-4 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. U.S. offshore wind development is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and the momentum continues leading into ACP’s Offshore WINDPOWER this fall. October 3, 2023: Industry Leader Panel; Charting the Course: … Continue reading ACP WINDPOWER Conference 2023: Steel in the Water. People at Work
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ACP Statement on Monmouth Offshore Wind Opinion Poll
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement by Moira Cyphers, Director of Eastern State Affairs, in response to the latest Monmouth University Offshore Wind Opinion Poll: “After being subjected to a nearly year-long, well-funded and coordinated disinformation campaign that has attempted to threaten the economic and energy future of the Garden State, … Continue reading ACP Statement on Monmouth Offshore Wind Opinion Poll
Continue readingACP Praises Approval of Revolution Wind Project
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauded the approval of the Revolution Wind offshore wind project announced by the Department of the Interior today. Josh Kaplowitz, ACP Vice President of Offshore Wind, issued the following statement: “ACP thanks the Department of Interior and Secretary Haaland for their leadership in moving the Revolution Wind project forward, … Continue reading ACP Praises Approval of Revolution Wind Project
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Commerce Decision on Solar Tariffs Throws Cold Water on U.S. Clean Energy Goals
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement by ACP CEO Jason Grumet, after a final decision was announced today by the U.S. Department of Commerce to implement tariffs for U.S. businesses that import solar panels and cells assembled by trading partners in Southeast Asia. “The clean power industry is disappointed in this … Continue reading Commerce Decision on Solar Tariffs Throws Cold Water on U.S. Clean Energy Goals
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ACP Statement on Department of Energy Proposal to Establish Federal Permitting of Electric Transmission
Today, American Clean Power Association (ACP) Vice President of Markets & Transmission Carrie Zalewski released a statement on the U.S. Department of Energy’s proposed rule to establish federal permitting of electric transmission: “Expanding our electricity transmission system is necessary to be able to deliver the affordable, reliable clean energy that American homes and businesses need. … Continue reading ACP Statement on Department of Energy Proposal to Establish Federal Permitting of Electric Transmission
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Private Sector Investments in U.S. Clean Energy Sector Exceeded $270 Billion in Last Year
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) released data showing that unprecedented federal support has led to the announcement of private investments totaling $271 billion in domestic clean energy projects and manufacturing facilities over the past 12 months. This exceeds the combined clean energy investments made over the previous eight years. The latest Clean Energy … Continue reading Private Sector Investments in U.S. Clean Energy Sector Exceeded $270 Billion in Last Year
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2023 sees the highest second quarter on record for US wind power and solar installations.
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the Clean Power Quarterly Market Report | Q2 2023 today, showing that the industry installed 5,218 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar, wind, and storage capacity in the second quarter – representing enough clean generation to power nearly 1 million American homes and making Q2 2023 the second-highest second quarter for … Continue reading 2023 sees the highest second quarter on record for US wind power and solar installations.
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Robust Offshore Wind Development in Central Atlantic Critical to State and National Goals
As part of the Biden Administration’s offshore wind energy goals, the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) today finalized Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in the Central Atlantic. This process brought together many different stakeholders to thoroughly review areas most suitable for offshore wind development. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauds this process as it … Continue reading Robust Offshore Wind Development in Central Atlantic Critical to State and National Goals
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ACP Statement on NEPA Phase 2 Rule
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) generally supports the Administration’s new guidance intended to help accelerate environmental reviews for clean energy projects and infrastructure. While we are appreciative of the steps the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has taken to undertake these much-needed reforms, it’s critical that Congress build upon these actions and tackle comprehensive, … Continue reading ACP Statement on NEPA Phase 2 Rule
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ACP Statement on FERC Order Advancing Generator Interconnection Rules
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) and its members support the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s much-needed action today on electric generation interconnection, which is a key step towards allowing new clean energy resources to predictably and cost effectively interconnect to the electric grid. This action will help provide relief to the nearly two terawatts of renewables … Continue reading ACP Statement on FERC Order Advancing Generator Interconnection Rules
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ACP Applauds Final Sale Notice for Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Lease
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, in response to the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management’s (BOEM) decision to issue a Final Sale Notice for the first ever offshore wind lease in the Gulf of Mexico and President Biden’s speech in Philadelphia today hailing … Continue reading ACP Applauds Final Sale Notice for Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Lease
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ACP Appoints Carrie Zalewski Vice President of Markets & Transmission
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that Carrie Zalewski will join the organization as Vice President of Markets & Transmission, a newly created role that underscores the association’s commitment to advancing clean energy through policies that ensure fair access to the electricity market for all types of energy. In her new role, Zalewski … Continue reading ACP Appoints Carrie Zalewski Vice President of Markets & Transmission
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ACP Statement on Revolution Wind Farm Final EIS
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Revolution Wind Farm project offshore of Rhode Island. This is the final step before … Continue reading ACP Statement on Revolution Wind Farm Final EIS
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ACP Statement on Ocean Wind 1 Project Approval
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced final approval from the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) of Ørsted’s proposed Ocean Wind 1 project offshore of New Jersey. “Today’s announcement is a major step … Continue reading ACP Statement on Ocean Wind 1 Project Approval
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ACP’s Green Hydrogen Framework Incentivizes “First Movers” While Bolstering Environmental Requirements
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released a proposed framework to support the development of a new green hydrogen industry in the United States. Hydrogen made with clean power—green hydrogen—is the most promising solution for decarbonizing heavy industrial manufacturing and chemical processes that are essential to the U.S. economy. The Inflation Reduction Act provides … Continue reading ACP’s Green Hydrogen Framework Incentivizes “First Movers” While Bolstering Environmental Requirements
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ACP Statement on Proposed Guidance from Department of Treasury and IRS on Direct Pay and Transferability for Clean Energy Tax Credits
The American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) Chief Advocacy Officer JC Sandberg released the following statement on proposed guidance from the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on transferability and direct pay for new federal clean energy and manufacturing tax credits: “The proposed guidance from Treasury and the IRS on transferability and … Continue reading ACP Statement on Proposed Guidance from Department of Treasury and IRS on Direct Pay and Transferability for Clean Energy Tax Credits
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U.S. Grid-Scale Energy Storage Installations Record Second-Straight Quarterly Decrease
Across all segments of the industry, the U.S. energy storage market added 2,145 megawatt hours (MWh) in the first quarter of 2023, a 26% decrease from Q4 2022. The grid-scale segment installed 1,553 MWh in Q1 2023, recording the second-straight quarterly decline and falling 33% below first quarter 2022 installations, according to a new report … Continue reading U.S. Grid-Scale Energy Storage Installations Record Second-Straight Quarterly Decrease
Continue readingACP Statement on House Ways & Means Consideration of Proposed Repeal of Clean Electricity PTC and ITC in Build It in America Act
The American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet released the following statement in advance of tomorrow’s House Ways & Means Committee’s scheduled consideration of the Build It in America Act, which includes a proposed repeal of the Clean Electricity PTC and ITC: “It’s unfortunate that some members of Congress are still allowing partisan politics … Continue reading ACP Statement on House Ways & Means Consideration of Proposed Repeal of Clean Electricity PTC and ITC in Build It in America Act
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ACP Statement on Debt Ceiling Agreement
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released the following statement by CEO Jason Grumet following negotiations to secure a compromise deal on the debt ceiling. “ACP applauds President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy for prioritizing national interests over partisan politics and acting to secure a compromise on the debt ceiling that protects the … Continue reading ACP Statement on Debt Ceiling Agreement
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ACP Statement on Ocean Wind 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Ocean Wind 1 project offshore of New Jersey. This is the final step before … Continue reading ACP Statement on Ocean Wind 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement
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