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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ACP Statement on Draft Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews (PEER) Act
Today, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet released a statement following the release of a discussion draft of Sen. Tom Carper’s (D-DE) Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews (PEER) Act: “Sen. Carper’s PEER Act is an encouraging step forward to advance the deployment of clean energy and transmission in the United States. This proposal … Continue reading ACP Statement on Draft Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews (PEER) Act
Continue readingACP Praises Landmark Court Opinion Upholding Permits for Vineyard Wind
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) praised a Massachusetts federal judge for her ruling yesterday that resoundingly upheld key federal approvals for the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm currently under construction off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. “The District Court held that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the National Marine Fisheries … Continue reading ACP Praises Landmark Court Opinion Upholding Permits for Vineyard Wind
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ACP Names Frank Macchiarola Chief Policy Officer
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that Frank Macchiarola will join the organization as Chief Policy Officer. Macchiarola currently serves as Senior Vice President of Policy, Economics and Regulatory Affairs at the American Petroleum Institute. In his new role at ACP, he will lead a policy team working to develop the regulatory and … Continue reading ACP Names Frank Macchiarola Chief Policy Officer
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ACP Statement on President Biden’s Veto of Auxin CRA
Following President Biden’s veto of H.J. Res. 39 to overturn the waiver on solar tariffs from Southeast Asia, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement: “The American Clean Power Association applauds President Biden for standing up for American workers by vetoing this misguided, job-killing legislation. Our nation’s solar industry has … Continue reading ACP Statement on President Biden’s Veto of Auxin CRA
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ACP Statement on Atlantic Shores Draft 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 draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Atlantic Shores Project 1 and Atlantic Shores Project 2 offshore of New Jersey, and … Continue reading ACP Statement on Atlantic Shores Draft Environmental Impact Statement
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Hydrogen Panel Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced a green hydrogen panel, as well as additional speakers, for CLEANPOWER 2023, the nation’s premier renewable energy conference. CLEANPOWER® will take place at the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana from May 22-25. Thursday, May 25, 2023: 9:00am CDT – Featured Panel on “The Promise … Continue reading Hydrogen Panel Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
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ACP Welcomes IRA Domestic Content Guidance
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today issued the following statement from JC Sandberg, ACP’s Chief Advocacy Officer, after the U.S. Department of Treasury released guidance for the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) domestic content provisions: “The IRA’s domestic content incentive represents a monumental opportunity to continue growing our domestic clean energy supply … Continue reading ACP Welcomes IRA Domestic Content Guidance
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