The people at ACORE, the American Council on Renewable Energy totally “get it.” Below is a reprint of part of their piece, “Renewable Energy Industry Achievements for 2012.” In case it’s not obvious, the operative word here is “industry.” ACORE …
Renewable Energy "Industry" Achievements for 2012 Read More »
I’m looking forward to attending the Renewable Energy Finance Forum, a biannual event put on by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) this Thursday and Friday. Great content, and a magnificent “networking” opportunity, as I’m constantly looking for the …
2012 Renewable Energy Finance Forum in San Francisco Read More »
I’m headed up to one of my favorite cities in the world, San Francisco, for the Renewable Energy Finance Forum this Thursday and Friday. It’s about a four-hour drive from here, and so I’ll leave a bit before dawn and …
Super-Relevant Conference: Renewable Energy Finance Forum Read More »
I landed in Washington DC late last night. Just came back from a little jog; I certainly wasn’t alone out there. I guess the concept is get out and back before the humidity starts to kick in hard. I’m off …
Breakfast at the American Council on Renewable Energy Read More »
Today’s the start of an action-packed week, beginning with a visit to see Dan Bates, CEO of WindStream, during which I’ll be able to really get to know this micro-wind product at a much more intimate level. From there, it’s …
I had the pleasure to interview the president of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) for my next book project (“Renewable Energy – Following the Money”) just now. Dennis McGinn (pictured here, second from left) is a retired vice admiral …
Renewable Energy and Fossil Fuels – a Clash of the Titans Read More »
As I’m sure you’re aware, clean energy is under attack from the traditional energy industry; the oil and coal companies are spending a fortune on their PR firms and lobbyists to discredit the competition, i.e., renewable energy. And unfortunately, this …
I suppose I should have seen this coming, but the traditional energy industry, apparently starting to feel the heat, has recently ratcheted up the volume of its ongoing public relations efforts against the renewables industry. I had a wonderful conversation …
When Politics Gets in the Way of Sane Energy Policy Read More »
Here’s an excerpt from a keynote address, delivered by self-described “conservative Republican” US representative Bob Inglis from South Carolina: The definition of “sustainability” is “profitability.” He’s got a good point there; things don’t happen if they’re not profitable. It would …
Report from the American Council on Renewable Energy Meetings in Washington DC Read More »
Michael Eckhardt, the president of The American Council on Renewable Energy (who’s retiring after many years of wonderfully effective service to us all), served as the emcee of the Renewable Energy Finance Forum West 2010. At one point, he attempted …
China Versus US in Commitment to Renewables — How Much is a Trillion? Read More »
