American Clean Power Association (ACP) released this statement following the Department of Energy (DOE) release of a National Transmission Needs Study: “DOE’s National Transmission Needs Study provides evidence of what the clean power industry knows from experience – America needs more transmission to unlock clean energy development, improve reliability, and deliver affordable electricity to customers.?DOE’s … Continue reading ACP Statement on DOE National Transmission Needs Study
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How much land would it take to get most of our electricity from solar and wind power?
Critics of wind and solar routinely raise concerns about how much land would be required to decarbonize the US power sector. Fortunately, the answer is relatively little. A recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study shows that it would take less than 1 percent of the land in the Lower 48 — that’s an area … Continue reading How much land would it take to get most of our electricity from solar and wind power?
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Next-Generation Concentrated Solar Power Particle Receivers Enable Inexpensive Electricity Generation with Energy Storage
To help propel new forms of renewable energy, the Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office has been encouraging development of next generation concentrating solar power (CSP) systems. CSP systems offer a distinct advantage over photovoltaics by enabling energy storage through means other than batteries. CSP uses a field of mirrors (heliostats) to concentrate sunlight … Continue reading Next-Generation Concentrated Solar Power Particle Receivers Enable Inexpensive Electricity Generation with Energy Storage
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ACP Applauds First-ever Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Lease Sale
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued a statement today following the announcements by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) advancing the first-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. DOI has announced a Proposed Sale Notice, which initiates a 60-day public comment period and … Continue reading ACP Applauds First-ever Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Lease Sale
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Biden administration proposes offshore wind in Gulf
The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed the first-ever offshore wind power generation lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. In addition, California and Louisiana are joining Atlantic Coast governors and the Biden administration in the Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership. These actions and new lease sales last year … Continue reading Biden administration proposes offshore wind in Gulf
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U.S. State Demand for Offshore Wind Nearly Doubled in 2022, Despite Economic Headwinds
Demand for offshore wind in the United States nearly doubled in 2022 and investments in the market tripled, marking not only a transformative year, but an inflection point when the industry began its transition to commercial-scale operations. The Business Network for Offshore Wind, the leading non-profit representing more than 500 businesses working to accelerate offshore … Continue reading U.S. State Demand for Offshore Wind Nearly Doubled in 2022, Despite Economic Headwinds
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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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Siemens Gamesa intends to establish an offshore wind turbine nacelle facility in New York
The facility will create about 420 direct jobs and generate about $500 million in local investment. Other suppliers are expected to establish themselves around this plant, which could double the number of jobs created after the establishment of the factory.The United States is a key market for Siemens Gamesa, with great potential in the offshore … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa intends to establish an offshore wind turbine nacelle facility in New York
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Iberdrola already reaches 40,000 MW of solar and wind energy
The biggest growth has been in photovoltaic, with more than 1,200 MW, followed by onshore wind,power which for the first time exceeds 20,000 MW. Iberdrola continues to make progress in its commitment to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the deployment of renewable energy around the world. The company has closed 2022 with almost … Continue reading Iberdrola already reaches 40,000 MW of solar and wind energy
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Wind energy going strong in Oklahoma
Wind continues to sweep over the plains of Northwest Oklahoma, and more wind farms are being built to harness that energy. In this quadrant of the state, there are numerous wind energy centers, including NextEra Energy’s Skeleton Creek Wind, Solar, and Battery Storage Project in Alfalfa, Garfield and Major counties; American Electric Power’s North Central … Continue reading Wind energy going strong in Oklahoma
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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 Announces 2023 Officers and Board; Incoming CEO Grumet Takes Reins of Organization
The American Clean Power Association (ACP), the leading trade organization representing the clean energy industry, has announced its 2023 incoming Board of Directors, as its new CEO Jason Grumet takes the helm of the organization. The membership of the 2023 Board represents the depth and reach of the clean power industry across the U.S. economy.? … Continue reading ACP Announces 2023 Officers and Board; Incoming CEO Grumet Takes Reins of Organization
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EDF Renewables North America Signs Agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific for Millers Branch Solar Project
EDF Renewables North America today announced the execution of a 20-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science. The VPPA covers the full output of the 200-megawatt ac/256 MWdc Millers Branch Solar Project, which is located in Texas and slated for commercial operation in December 2025. With … Continue reading EDF Renewables North America Signs Agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific for Millers Branch Solar Project
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EDF Renewables North America Places 1 Gigawatt of Projects into Service
EDF Renewables North America, one of the largest renewable energy developers in North America, placed 1,054.7 MWp of onshore wind, solar and storage in service during 2022. The Grid-Scale Power team commissioned 922.4 MW while the Distribution-Scale Power team delivered 9 projects totaling 56 MWp. The Onsite Solutions team, through our affiliate PowerFlex, completed the … Continue reading EDF Renewables North America Places 1 Gigawatt of Projects into Service
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Exploring a New Era at ACP’s Energy Storage Policy Forum
It’s that time of the year again: the Energy Storage Policy Forum (ESPF) is almost here! As thousands of power sector policy professionals descend on Washington, D.C. this February, I’m excited to plan the second annual Policy Forum under the banner of the American Clean Power Association and my ninth altogether since it started under … Continue reading Exploring a New Era at ACP’s Energy Storage Policy Forum
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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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China invests $546 billion in wind and solar power, far outpacing the US.
China accounted for nearly half of global low-carbon spending in 2022, which could challenge US efforts to boost domestic clean energy manufacturing. China once again topped the world in clean energy investments last year, a trend that could challenge U.S. efforts to develop more homegrown manufacturing. Nearly half of the world’s low-carbon spending took place … Continue reading China invests $546 billion in wind and solar power, far outpacing the US.
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Iberdrola exceeds 7,500 direct jobs and 70,000 indirect jobs in the US.
The company is making investments in renewables and grids that will reach $21.5 billion by 2025, including the construction of Vineyard Wind 1 and the integration of PNM Resources. Regulatory stability and the commitment of the different administrations to decarbonisation have helped Iberdrola, Europe’s leading electricity company and one of the four largest in the … Continue reading Iberdrola exceeds 7,500 direct jobs and 70,000 indirect jobs in the US.
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Equinor and BP jointly bid into New York’s third offshore wind solicitation (NY3)
Equinor and bp today jointly bid into New York’s third offshore wind solicitation (NY3), building on their strong commitment to deliver renewable energy for New Yorkers, create sustainable jobs, boost the economy across the state, and support a just transition to renewable energy. Equinor and bp’s bid, submitted to the New York State Energy Research … Continue reading Equinor and BP jointly bid into New York’s third offshore wind solicitation (NY3)
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GE proposes building two new offshore wind facilities in New York
Facilities are contingent on company receiving sufficient orders in ongoing solicitations. One facility would build wind turbine blades and create approximately 650 direct jobs. Second facility, which would produce nacelles for offshore wind turbines, would create roughly 220 direct jobs. Together the facilities would create nearly 1,000 construction jobs and support approximately 1,400 indirect jobs. … Continue reading GE proposes building two new offshore wind facilities in New York
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