About ACORE

The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) works to bring all forms of renewable energy into the mainstream of America’s economy and lifestyle.

ACORE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. with paying members from every aspect and sector of the renewable energy industries and their trade associations, including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and biofuels, hydropower tidal/current energy and waste energy. The scope of ACORE’s membership also spans – among others – financial institutions, government leaders, educators, end-users, professional service providers and allied non-profit groups.

ACORE accomplishes much of its work by convening the leaders in each of these sectors, publishing collaborative research and facilitating communications among members, their stakeholders and the media.

With a focus on trade, finance and policy, ACORE promotes all renewable energy options for the production of electricity, hydrogen, fuels and end-use energy, including:

Solar Energy
Wind
Biofuels
Biomass
Hydroelectric Power
Ocean & Tidal Energy
Waste Energy
Geothermal

Documents

Information Sheet (PDF)

Convening

For more information on convening events, please visit the conference center.

Information

ACORE works to create better understanding of renewable energy issues through publishing initiatives, such as the new annual publication the Renewable Energy Finance and Investors Network (REFIN) Directory, and the executive briefing book on renewables and their impact on national security, jobs & economic growth and environment & climate change: Renewable Energy in America.

Communications

ACORE publicizes renewable energy solutions to the American public and leadership through strategic communications programs. ACORE plans to establish a Media Center to proactively support journalists and their reporting and to develop outreach programs to the financial community.

ACORE Committees

ACORE's big tent has attracted highly committed members to work with ACORE's leadership and staff to convene the renewable energy community in smaller focused committees. Established Committees include:

Our Name

Founded in November 2001, the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE), works to bring all forms of renewable energy into the mainstream of America's economy and lifestyle. Our name is always abbreviated as "ACORE", pronounced as "AY-KORE". For further information, see "Our Name".