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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US approves construction for Ørsted offshore wind power project off New Jersey
The Biden administration on Wednesday approved construction of an offshore windfarm that will generate 1,100 megawatts of power from up to 98 turbines off the coast of Atlantic City, New Jersey, becoming the third such project in the United States. Approval of Orsted’s (ORSTED.CO) Ocean Wind by the Interior Department is the administration’s latest move … Continue reading US approves construction for Ørsted offshore wind power project off New Jersey
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Clean Energy Keeps Texas Grid Resilient During Heatwave
The clean energy industry made record contributions to the electric grid in Texas, powering – and cooling – Americans’ homes while keeping costs low during the most recent heatwave, according to an ACP analysis and the latest data available. Between June 19 and June 30, renewable resources delivered an average of 30% of the electric … Continue reading Clean Energy Keeps Texas Grid Resilient During Heatwave
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Vestas wins an order for 59 MW of wind from Greenbacker Capital Management in the US.
Vestas has received a 59 MW order from leading renewable energy asset manager Greenbacker Capital Management to power the Moscow Wind Power project in Maine, USA. The order consists of 14 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines. “We look forward to partnering with Greenbacker and transforming this unique site, which housed a former Air Force radar defense … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 59 MW of wind from Greenbacker Capital Management in the US.
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Clean Energy Jobs on the Rise
Jobs in the clean energy industry grew by 3.9% last year, outpacing overall U.S. employment and all other forms of energy, according to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) U.S. Energy & Employment Jobs Report (USEER) released this week. More than 18,000 new U.S. utility-scale clean energy jobs were added in 2022, bringing the total number of … Continue reading Clean Energy Jobs on the Rise
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Exploring Offshore Wind Energy Opportunities in the Great Lakes
From High-Paying Jobs to a Cleaner Environment, Great Lakes Wind Energy Could Provide Economic Growth for Millions of Regional Residents and Help States Achieve Renewable Energy Targets. The five Great Lakes—Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie, and Ontario—contain 20% of the planet’s freshwater resources. They provide drinking water to more than 40 million people. And they hold … Continue reading Exploring Offshore Wind Energy Opportunities in the Great Lakes
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Iberdrola improves the New York electricity grid so that it can consume offshore wind energy
Iberdrola will help deliver renewable offshore wind power from the Long Island grid to New York City and Westchester County. The company will add approximately 90 miles (about 150 km) of new high-voltage transmission lines that will run the distance underground and underwater. The project will strengthen the backbone of Long Island’s electricity system and … Continue reading Iberdrola improves the New York electricity grid so that it can consume offshore wind energy
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The Road to an Electric Vehicle Future
What drives on four wheels and is good for the planet and for your wallet? If you’re in the market for a new car, the answer could be an electric vehicle (EV). We’re going to break down what makes an EV different from a traditional gas-powered car, and we’ll also cover how an EV purchase … Continue reading The Road to an Electric Vehicle Future
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Vestas wins an order to repower 139 MW of Vitol wind power in the US.
Vestas has received a 139 MW order to repower a Vitol-owned project in Pennsylvania, USA. The order consists of 68 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines delivered in 2.05 MW operating mode, which will replace the existing Senvion wind turbines MM92-2.05 MW of the site. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines, as … Continue reading Vestas wins an order to repower 139 MW of Vitol wind power in the US.
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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
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ACP 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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Energy transition in the Americas: three key questions
The Americas have seen a surge of interest and activity directed towards the energy transition over the past 12 months. While a common goal of a net zero future is shared from north to south, individual countries are approaching the task in ways that suit their own unique circumstances. In our latest quarterly Energy transition … Continue reading Energy transition in the Americas: three key questions
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Biden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap to Build a Clean Energy Future
The Biden-Harris Administration today released the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap, a comprehensive framework for accelerating the production, processing, delivery, storage, and use of clean hydrogen—a versatile and flexible energy carrier that can be produced with low or zero carbon emissions. Achieving commercial-scale hydrogen deployment is a key component of President Biden’s Investing … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap to Build a Clean Energy Future
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AES completes the first phase of a 454 MW wind farm in Arizona
“Once both phases are complete, Chevelon Butte will be the largest wind power project in Arizona and the first wind farm built in northern Arizona in nearly a decade,” says AES’s Bernerd Da Santos. Da Santos points out that Chevelon Butte Ranch is one of the oldest operating cattle ranches in the state. The wind … Continue reading AES completes the first phase of a 454 MW wind farm in Arizona
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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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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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