American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement in response to disinformation regarding whale deaths on the East Coast. Much of this disinformation has been pushed by long-time opponents to offshore wind and irresponsible news outlets who have blamed these deaths on the offshore wind industry without any evidence. “Disinformation shouldn’t … Continue reading ACP Statement on Anti-Offshore Wind Disinformation
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Q4 2022 Shows Positive Energy Storage Growth, But Policy and Market Headwinds Slow Clean Energy Potential
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released its Clean Power Quarterly Market Report – Q4 2022, which shows that the U.S. wind, solar, and battery storage sectors installed a total of 9.6 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale clean power capacity last quarter – enough to power the equivalent of 2 million American homes with affordable, … Continue reading Q4 2022 Shows Positive Energy Storage Growth, But Policy and Market Headwinds Slow Clean Energy Potential
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ACP Statement on State of the Union Address
American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet released this statement following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, the President underscored how clean energy is growing our economy, lowering consumer energy costs, and cutting pollution. “Landmark investments in domestic clean energy are creating jobs, while protecting consumers from volatile global energy markets. … Continue reading ACP Statement on State of the Union Address
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ACP’s Next Chapter
I am in the early days in my new role leading the American Clean Power Association. I am looking forward to meeting with ACP members in the coming months to understand what our member priorities are and what can we do together. For the last two weeks I have met with board members, members of … Continue reading ACP’s Next Chapter
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ACP Statement on BOEM Leadership Changes
American Clean Power Association (ACP) Vice President for Offshore Wind Josh Kaplowitz issued the following statement after Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Amanda Lefton announced her decision to leave the agency and the appointment of Elizabeth Klein as her successor. “ACP applauds Director Lefton on her service and record of accomplishments helping lay … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM Leadership Changes
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American Clean Power Association Names Jason Grumet as New CEO
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that it has named Jason Grumet as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer following unanimous approval by the Association’s Board of Directors. “ACP has quickly established itself as the voice of the clean energy industry and a highly effective advocate for policies that are unlocking America’s clean energy … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Names Jason Grumet as New CEO
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ACP Statement on Auxin Solar Circumvention Case
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) expressed disappointment following a decision today that could lead to new duties and lack of certainty for the U.S. solar industry. After the Commerce Department decided that the Auxin circumvention case related to solar panels and cells assembled by allied trading partners from Southeast Asia will proceed, with a … Continue reading ACP Statement on Auxin Solar Circumvention Case
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ACP Statement on Central Atlantic Draft Wind Energy Areas
The American Clean Power Association issued the following statement from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today released the draft Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) for the Central Atlantic region: “ACP applauds the Biden administration’s designation of draft wind energy areas (WEAs) in the Central Atlantic … Continue reading ACP Statement on Central Atlantic Draft Wind Energy Areas
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ACP WINDPOWER 2022: Panel Discussions Announced
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced additional speakers and panelists for its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, which is being held October 18-19 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. U.S. offshore wind development is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and the momentum continues leading into ACP’s Offshore WINDPOWER this fall. Panel Discussion: Building Leaders in the … Continue reading ACP WINDPOWER 2022: Panel Discussions Announced
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A New Chapter
Being CEO of the American Clean Power Association is the best job I’ve ever had – and that includes some very senior positions and exciting opportunities. It’s been fulfilling to help move this industry forward which is why this has been the toughest professional decision I’ve ever had to make. ACP is the strongest it’s ever … Continue reading A New Chapter
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ACP CEO Heather Zichal Moves On; Board Leading Search
Heather Zichal, CEO of the American Clean Power Association (ACP), announced today that she is moving on from the helm of the organization after two years to take on a new role as the new Global Head of Sustainability at JPMorgan Chase. Craig Cornelius, the CEO of Clearway Energy and Chair of ACP’s Board of … Continue reading ACP CEO Heather Zichal Moves On; Board Leading Search
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ACP Names Billie Kaumaya Head of Federal Affairs
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the addition of Billie Kaumaya as Head of Federal Affairs, leading the association’s advocacy with lawmakers in the nation’s capital. Kaumaya brings almost two decades of experience building relationships with legislators in Washington on behalf of industry associations. She joins ACP after serving as Legislative Affairs Director … Continue reading ACP Names Billie Kaumaya Head of Federal Affairs
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ACP hosts Energy Storage Policy Forum ahead of first-ever Clean Power on Capitol Hill event
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) will host the Energy Storage Policy Forum on Wednesday June 22nd in Washington DC. Senior administration officials, congressional leaders, and other policymakers will join industry leaders for a deep dive on energy storage policy, from state regulations and legislation to federal infrastructure investment and electricity market rule changes impacting … Continue reading ACP hosts Energy Storage Policy Forum ahead of first-ever Clean Power on Capitol Hill event
Continue readingACP begins to announce key speakers for CLEANPOWER 2022
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced its initial lineup of speakers for CLEANPOWER 2022, the nation’s preeminent renewable energy conference. CLEANPOWER will again bring together the industry’s thought leaders and decision makers to discuss and showcase the most important issues facing the energy industry today. The conference focused on “Building the Clean Energy Economy” … Continue reading ACP begins to announce key speakers for CLEANPOWER 2022
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ACP Releases CLEANPOWER 2022 Conference Agenda
Registration is well underway for CLEANPOWER 2022, the nation’s major renewable energy conference, which brings together the industry’s most knowledgeable decision makers and thought leaders and creates a collaborative platform for discussing the most important issues to industry professionals and their companies. The three-day event, hosted by the American Clean Power Association (ACP), will take place … Continue reading ACP Releases CLEANPOWER 2022 Conference Agenda
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ACP Statement on IPCC Report Calling for Urgent Deployment of Renewable Energy
Heather Zichal, CEO of the American Clean Power Association (ACP), issued the following statement today after the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the Working Group III report, Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change: “How many more times must we be reminded about the urgency of aggressively ramping up the deployment of clean … Continue reading ACP Statement on IPCC Report Calling for Urgent Deployment of Renewable Energy
Continue readingACP Challenges Biden Administration Decision to Approve New Duties on Solar Equipment
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) expressed profound disappointment in today’s decision by the Biden administration to initiate a new anti-circumvention case that will lead to new duties on solar panels and cells assembled by allied trading partners from Southeast Asia. ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement: “The Department of Commerce’s decision today … Continue reading ACP Challenges Biden Administration Decision to Approve New Duties on Solar Equipment
Continue readingRENEW Northeast and American Clean Power Association Complaint Seeks to Level the Playing Field By Eliminating Preferences Given to New England Gas-Only Power Generators
RENEW Northeast, Inc. (RENEW) and the American Clean Power Association (ACP) today filed a complaint calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to find ISO New England Inc.’s (ISO) rules and practices concerning capacity accreditation and designation of operating reserves provide undue preferences to natural gas-fired generators. Generators that do not have dual-fuel capability … Continue reading RENEW Northeast and American Clean Power Association Complaint Seeks to Level the Playing Field By Eliminating Preferences Given to New England Gas-Only Power Generators
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Clean Energy Trade Associations Urge FERC to Act on Near-term Interconnection Improvements
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP), Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed supplemental comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to emphasize the need and opportunity for near-term interconnection improvements. These joint comments highlight areas of agreement from leading clean energy companies that would allow timely and … Continue reading Clean Energy Trade Associations Urge FERC to Act on Near-term Interconnection Improvements
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Association applauds President Biden’s extension of Section 201 exclusion on solar panel tariffs
American Clean Power Association CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement today after the Biden-Harris Administration’s decision to extend the Section 201 exclusion currently in place on tariffs on imported bifacial solar panels: “As the nation’s leading voice for clean energy project development, we applaud President Biden’s decision today on a crucial issue facing the … Continue reading American Clean Power Association applauds President Biden’s extension of Section 201 exclusion on solar panel tariffs
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