- US-China Market Reviews
Spring 2012
The US-China Market Review regularly examines the most significant developments in renewable energy markets, finance, and policy in the U.S. and China. The Review is a product of ACORE’s US-China Program (USCP) and the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association (CREIA), with expert contributions from ACORE members.
>Read More - Renewable Energy in America: Markets, Economic Development and Policy in the 50 States
Spring 2011
This interactive report is intended to provide an executive summary on the status of renewable energy implementation at the state-level. Compiling financial, renewable energy resource potentials, market and policy information in one easily-accessed, online format, the report is intended to be an executive summary for all who are interested in the highlights of the renewable energy sector in every state. >Read More - U.S. Partnership for Renewable Energy Finance White Papers
Released Regularly
U.S. PREF provides educational resources on the topic of financing renewable energy companies and projects, and explaining how public policies are affecting, or could potentially affect, the availability of capital and the methods used by the private sector. US PREF is a program of the American Council On Renewable Energy.
>Read More - Compendium of Best Practices: Sharing Local and State Successes in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy from the United States
May 2010
This joint report from ACORE, REEEP and the Alliance to Save Energy gives concrete examples on how state and local governments in the United States are successfully promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy. It is designed to share successful program and policy models that can be easily replicated around the country, as well as adapted for implementation in emerging markets.
>Read More - Leveraging Stimulus Funds: Options for Financing Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Projects
November 2009
This Renewable Energy, Green Building and Energy Efficiency (REGBEE) Committee at ACORE feels that it is essential to educate building owners on funding options to implement sustainable measures. This white paper seeks to highlight best practices for securing financing with federal stimulus money, and offers insight into promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in the most cost-effective way.
>Read More - REFF West 2009 Summary Report
September 2009
Renewable Energy Finance Forum – West (REFF-West) brought together financiers, project developers and policymakers for a two-day discussion of the market environment of the renewable energy industry, geared toward West Coast audiences, who face unique issues in financing and developing renewable energy projects. Read about the proceedings and forum outcomes in our 2009 Summary Report. >Read More - REFF-Wall Street 2009 Summary Report
June 2009
Despite the global financial turmoil, REFF Wall Street had a record attendance of over 700 senior decision makers, truly cementing its position as the leading renewable energy finance event in the US. The summary report presents the key points from each session and highlights the major issues in renewable energy finance in 2009 and beyond.
>Read More - ACORE Master Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Agreement
2007
The Master REC Purchase and Sale Agreement was prepared by an ad hoc working group comprised of members of the Renewable Energy Resources Committee and the Special Committee on Energy and Environmental Finance of the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy and Resources, the Environmental Markets Association, and the American Council on Renewable Energy.
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