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Clean Energy Investments in Latin America Total $9.7 billion in 2012

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Clean Energy Investments in Latin America Total $9.7 billion in 2012

Four Countries Saw Triple-digit Investment Growth 

Washington D.C. -- Total new financial investments in clean energy in non-Brazil Latin America rose 127% in 2012 compared to 2011 figures, reaching $4.6 billion. This growth reverses the first global decline in new clean energy investments last year, as the region became more active in renewable energy.

The American Council On Renewable Energy Applauds the Reintroduction of the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act

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Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act would level energy playing field, increase private investment

Washington, DC (April 24, 2013) – Today, the American Council On Renewable Energy announced its full support for new legislation opening access to a key investment structure known as a Master Limited Partnership (MLP) for renewable energy projects.

MEDIA ALERT: ACORE, EnergyFactCheck to host a Twitter Q&A with Colorado Senator Mark Udall on April 23rd

MEDIA ALERT: ACORE, EnergyFactCheck to host a Twitter Q&A with Colorado Senator Mark Udall on April 23rd

ACORE Applauds President Obama’s Appointment of Chandra Brown as the U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing

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Washington DC (March 7, 2013) – The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) congratulates Chandra Brown, Vice President of Oregon Iron Works, CEO of United Streetcar, and Co-Chair of ACORE’s Transportation Initiative, on her appointment as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing with the U.S. Department of Commerce.

American Council On Renewable Energy and Clean Energy Council of Australia Announce US-Australian Renewable Energy Industry Partnership

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ACORE and CEC Partner to Focus on Joint Research, Analysis, and Industry Dialogue; US-Australian Leadership Roundtable Kicks Off in Sydney

March 11, 2013-- The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) and the Clean Energy Council (CEC) of Australia are pleased to announce a partnership to enrich both organizations’ missions of advancing clean energy deployment in the United States and Australia. The partnership aims to build a collaborative platform that enables leading industry experts and stakeholders from both Australia and the United States to leverage each other’s expertise in creating successful policies, finance mechanisms, and market drivers that will benefit both the Australian and U.S. market.

American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) Announces Two New Appointments for Board Of Directors, Thanks Out-going Board Members for Their Service

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Michael Brower and Rolf Gibbels Join ACORE Board; Bill Holmberg and
Kenneth Westrick Move to New Positions

February 25, 2013-- The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to announce two newly-appointed Board Members: Michael Brower, Senior Federal Policy Director, Mosaic Federal Affairs LLC; and Rolf Gibbels, Global Power Generation Solutions Leader, IBM.

“Our organization—and the industry—need visionary leaders like Michael Brower and Rolf Gibbels who will serve on the ACORE Board, supporting ACORE’s mission to create a more secure and prosperous America with clean, renewable energy,” said ACORE President and CEO, Vice Admiral (Ret.) Dennis McGinn. “As the country is facing challenges to reduce the nation’s massive budget deficit while growing our economy, we need the business leadership of these and all our Board members to define the way forward for renewable energy policy and finance.”

ACORE Fully Endorses The Alliance To Save Energy’s Energy Efficiency Policy Recommendations

February 7, 2013 -- The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) fully endorses the recommendations made by the Alliance To Save Energy (ASE) that aims to double U.S. energy productivity by 2030. Recommendations made through ASE’s Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy – chaired by Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and National Grid U.S. President Tom King – focus on boosting the U.S. economy through investments, modernization and education. These efforts will target the entire energy structure, including buildings, transportation, manufacturing, power generation and natural gas infrastructure.

Public, Private Sector Leaders Chart Renewable Energy Future at ACORE National Renewable Energy Policy Forum

ACORE Event Highlights Industry Progress, Outlines Policy Path for Continued Growth

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 7, 2013) – Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior Ken Salazar joined industry, financial and government leaders yesterday on Capitol Hill at the American Council On Renewable Energy’s (ACORE) National Renewable Energy Policy Forum to recognize the progress for renewable energy and call for renewed bi-partisan support for expanding America’s domestic energy sources.

“Renewable energy plays a critical – and ever expanding – role in our nation’s domestic energy production, an important part of the President’s energy strategy” said Salazar. “The 34 renewable energy proposals for public lands approved under this Administration generate jobs and economic development while encouraging innovation and private investment in renewable energy sources. We need to continue these investments in coming years.”   

ACORE Praises the Extraordinary Tenure of Outgoing Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu

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February 1, 2013 – The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) praises the superb work of outgoing Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu. Secretary Chu’s resignation was announced today, following four years of exceptional leadership at the Department of Energy that will serve many generations of Americans for decades to come. Notably, Secretary Chu oversaw the rapid expansion of renewable energy technology and deployment in the U.S., with nearly 85 gigawatts of installed renewable capacity by 2013.

NAVY Secretary Mabus To Be Honored At The 7th Environmental And Clean Energy Inaugural Ball

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NAVY Secretary Mabus To Be Honored At The 7th Environmental And Clean Energy Inaugural Ball

Energy Secretary Chu, and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, John Holdren, to Be Honored As Well;
Interior Secretary Salazar, Honorable Robert Perciasepe, & Other Special Guests Confirmed for the Event