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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GE Vernova announces $50 Million investment & ~200 wind manufacturing jobs in New York
GE Vernova today announced that it will invest $50 million at its Schenectady, NY, facility and hire approximately 200 new full-time employees including skilled union operators, manufacturing engineers, and front line leadership to establish a new manufacturing assembly line for its onshore wind business. The site will assemble three key components for GE Vernova’s 6.1 … Continue reading GE Vernova announces $50 Million investment & ~200 wind manufacturing jobs in New York
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2022 Marks Third-Highest Year for U.S. Utility-Scale Solar, Wind, and Storage Installations
Over 25 Gigawatts of New Clean Power Installed in 2022, but Hurdles Are Delaying Over 60 Gigawatts Through Q1 202311% growth in the now nearly 140 gigawatt (GW) development pipeline reflects promise of new federal policies, while historically low Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 installations demonstrate lingering headwindsTotal clean power installations declined in 2022 for … Continue reading 2022 Marks Third-Highest Year for U.S. Utility-Scale Solar, Wind, and Storage Installations
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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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Avangrid strengthens support for energy innovation by extending collaboration with Yale
AVANGRID will support research projects focused on solar energy, battery storage, EVs, or other topics related to the clean energy transition. AVANGRID (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and part of the Iberdrola Group, today announced a meaningful contribution to Yale University to support innovative research projects focused on advancing the clean energy transition. … Continue reading Avangrid strengthens support for energy innovation by extending collaboration with Yale
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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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Hitachi Energy to supply HVDC technology for US wind project
Hitachi Energy has been selected by Pattern Energy to supply its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and other advanced technologies for the SunZia Transmission Project. It will connect the 3,500-megawatt (MW) SunZia wind project in New Mexico to the power grid in Arizona and Southern California, which will be among the world’s largest transmission links delivering … Continue reading Hitachi Energy to supply HVDC technology for US wind project
Continue readingACP 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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EIA expects more generation from renewables and natural gas this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that this summer will see the second-most U.S. natural gas consumption for electricity generation on record, surpassed only by last summer. EIA continues to expect significant growth in U.S. electricity generation from wind and solar, but the wet winter in California and the western United States should also … Continue reading EIA expects more generation from renewables and natural gas this summer
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Ingeteam announces the manufacture of EV charging stations in Milwaukee to meet the growing demand in the American market
Ingeteam will support the Biden-Harris administration’s ambitious goals to combat the climate crisis by deploying a national network of 500,000 EV chargers along America’s highways. With this new investment, Ingeteam Electric Vehicle Chargers will increase its production capacity of DC Fast Chargers (DCFC) and L2 EV chargers (ranging from 7.5kW up to 420 kW) for … Continue reading Ingeteam announces the manufacture of EV charging stations in Milwaukee to meet the growing demand in the American market
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Invenergy completes 104 MW New York wind farm
Invenergy and Clean Path NY Partners, energyRe and New York Power Authority, Celebrate the Completion of Number Three Wind Energy Center, Marking Progress for New York State Climate Goals. Number Three Wind, the first of over 20 renewable energy assets to reach operation in the Clean Path NY portfolio, will generate enough power for over … Continue reading Invenergy completes 104 MW New York wind farm
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Pattern Energy Selects EPC Contractors for America’s Largest Wind Energy Project
Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, announced it has selected Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) and Hitachi Energy to build its SunZia Transmission and Wind project, which will enable access to over 3,500 MW of New Mexico wind power, providing clean, reliable, and affordable electricity across Western … Continue reading Pattern Energy Selects EPC Contractors for America’s Largest Wind Energy Project
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U.S. Offshore Wind Market Expands Rapidly with 51,377 MW Projected Capacity
Offshore Wind Drives 30+ Vessel Orders, Boosts Domestic Manufacturing, and Plans to Power Equivalent of over 20 Million Homes. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released a comprehensive report on the U.S. offshore wind market, revealing a rapidly growing pipeline of projects across 32 leases totaling 51,377 MW of expected capacity – enough electricity … Continue reading U.S. Offshore Wind Market Expands Rapidly with 51,377 MW Projected Capacity
Continue readingJohn Podesta, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Magic Johnson Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
The American Clean Power Association today announced keynote speakers for CLEANPOWER 2023, the nation’s premier renewable energy conference. CLEANPOWER brings together the industry’s thought leaders and key influencers to discuss and showcase the most important issues facing the industry and the country today. With the theme of “Leading the Charge,” this year’s conference will take … Continue reading John Podesta, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Magic Johnson Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
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ACP Urges Modernization of Offshore Wind Regulations
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) joined the National Offshore Industries Association (NOIA) and the Business Network for Offshore Wind (BNOW) to submit extensive comments with the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) regarding its proposed Renewable Energy Modernization Rule. Together, these associations represent the capacity to deliver over 51 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy … Continue reading ACP Urges Modernization of Offshore Wind Regulations
Continue readingACP Names Sarah Beerbower as Vice President of Member Relations
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the addition of Sarah Beerbower as Vice President of Member Relations, leading member engagement, value, and growth for the nation’s largest clean energy trade association. Beerbower joins ACP from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce where she was the Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations, responsible for expanding … Continue reading ACP Names Sarah Beerbower as Vice President of Member Relations
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Addressing Misinformation on Offshore Wind Farms and Recent Whale Mortalities
Following recent stranded whales along the East Coast, claims were made that linked the mortalities to survey activities being conducted prior to the construction of wind energy projects—sometimes referred to as offshore wind farms—in the Atlantic Ocean. As of now, there is no evidence to support speculation that noise resulting from wind development-related site characterization … Continue reading Addressing Misinformation on Offshore Wind Farms and Recent Whale Mortalities
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