American Clean Power Association (ACP)

Happy #4thofJuly from ACP! Today we celebrate #IndependenceDay & honor those who fought for & defend our freedom. We’re also celebrating the important role that the clean energy industry plays in achieving America’s energy independence.

ACP’s new model ordinance framework for energy storage facilities provides communities with guidance for permitting, siting, safety, environmental compliance, and decommissioning of energy storage systems. Utility Dive on why that’s important: https://bit.ly/4eOLAO0

Terrific news for New Jersey: the Record of Decision for Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind 1 & 2 has been approved by BOEM, after a lengthy and comprehensive environmental review and permitting process. The offshore wind power generated from Atlantic Shores 1 & 2 will strengthen the grid and enough provide clean electricity to power nearly one million homes. Read ACP’s full statement: https://bit.ly/4cnx6Tn

Solar energy is set to outpace all other sources in new electricity generation in the U.S. this year. Driven by increasing demand from tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google who are utilizing clean energy to fuel data centers, this growth marks a turning point in clean energy. Low-cost solar is expected to comprise over 50% of new electricity generation in 2024 according to the U.S. Department of Energy. https://bit.ly/3VUbB70

Tune in at 1PM ET today for the member exclusive "US Energy Storage Monitor: Q2" PowerCast. Join ACP's Kelsey Hallahan and Wood Mackenzie’s Hanna Nuttall and Vanessa Witte as they discuss the data from the most recent U.S. Energy Storage Monitor Report. https://bit.ly/45Q9Jj1

Great momentum for #OffshoreWind! @avangrid’s New England 1 and 2 are approved for construction, located 20 miles off the coast of Rhode Island. The projects will power nearly 1M homes, create 9,200 jobs, and allow for $8 billion in regional investments. Read ACP's full statement: https://bit.ly/3XQapmr

Energy storage is paramount to powering America’s future. The industry came together last week in Portland, OR at the inaugural #ACPRECHARGE24 for networking, learning & dealmaking. See the highlights of this conference & join us next year in Austin, TX! https://bit.ly/4cNAGWZ

Big news for Arizona's clean energy future: #ACPmember Recurrent Energy secured $513 million in financing for Arizona's largest standalone battery storage project. The Papago Storage project is expected to power approximately 244,000 homes and create around 200 construction jobs. Set to begin construction in Q3 2024 and operational by Q2 2025, Papago Storage will provide 1,200 MWh of capacity under a 20-year agreement with Arizona Public Service Company. https://bit.ly/3VXbyHD

Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped make #ACPRECHARGE24 a success! A special thank you to our presenting sponsors: RWE, The AES Corporation, bp, First Solar, OW Ocean Winds, and HASI, our powered by sponsors: Clearway Energy Group, Fluence, and LG Energy Solution, and our featured sponsors: AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., Crux, DNV - Energy Systems, Stockage d’énergie EVLO, The Hiller Companies, LIUNA, Pierce Atwood LLP, Powin, and Recurrent Energy! Their generosity makes events like these possible. We look forward to what next year's energy storage summit will have in store!

The inaugural #ACPRECHARGE24 Energy Storage Summit is in the books! Thank you to our attendees, exhibitors and sponsors for joining us this week in Portland. See you next year at RECHARGE 2025 in Austin, TX from October 27–29!