Events | ACP

Redefining Siting: Bridging, Planning, Policy, and Practice

Ananya Root — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 17:58:58 +0000

The challenges of building clean energy projects have shifted from technical and economic toward a complex mix of social and institutional barriers. A growing number of communities are saying “no” to building new projects, calling into question whether current siting policies and engagement practices will be able to support the several-fold increase in clean energy needed to meet U.S. goals.

During this PowerCasts program, researchers and practitioners will explore the efficacy of where and how siting decisions are made and approaches to planning and community engagement that would best support just decision-making and accelerate clean energy deployment. Panelists will share and discuss insights from “Science of Siting,” a two-part workshop series hosted by the Clean Air Task Force (CATF), in partnership with the University of Michigan’s Graham Sustainability Institute in Fall of 2023.

This program will serve as a preview to the topics that will be discussed at ACP’s Siting and Permitting Conference. Join to get a taste of the event, and register for the conference to dive deeper into the topics covered during this PowerCasts program.

During this webinar, attendees will:

Gain a broader understanding on the complexity and nuance of social and institutional barriers to siting clean energy
Learn about the valuable interplay between social science and practice
Hear innovative, new ideas and approaches to policy, planning, and practice around siting clean energy

ACP Annual Market Report

Ananya Root — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 16:45:09 +0000

NOTE: Attendance is free for ACP members and $149 for non-members.

2023 was a remarkable year for clean energy, and this presentation will make you the expert as to why. Join ACP CEO Jason Grumet, ACP Board Member and ENGIE’s Chief Renewables Officer David Carroll, and ACP VP of Markets and Policy Analysis John Hensley for a can’t-miss presentation of the data and trends that set 2023 apart from prior years for the U.S. clean energy market.

Over the course of the year, more new clean power capacity came online than ever before, with a surge in solar and storage additions smashing previous records for both technologies. The story was not rosy for all clean power technologies though: wind projects—both land-based and offshore—faced headwinds. High cost of capital, long permitting processes, siting constraints, and underinvestment in transmission all contributed to the slowest year for new wind installations in a decade and added uncertainty to the offshore wind outlook. Register to join this presentation for a high-level breakdown of these trends and an open Q&A session with the experts. Submit questions in advance here.

Attendees will gain the following:

A deep-dive into the key trends driving the industry in 2023.
An understanding of setbacks across land-based and offshore wind.
Market rankings and a market outlook through 2030.
An open Q&A with panelists. Questions can be submitted in advance here.

Siting + Permitting Conference 2024

Melissa Willhouse — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:10:04 +0000

Strategies for Decommissioning Clean Energy Sites: Best Practices and Environmental Considerations

Ananya Root — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:58:09 +0000

Join us for an insightful PowerCasts program on decommissioning utility-scale clean energy assets, where industry experts will discuss the essential strategies and considerations for effectively managing the end-of-life cycle of clean energy installations. Our PowerCasts program aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape surrounding decommissioning, ensuring compliance throughout the process. From assessing potential environmental impacts to navigating financial implications, participants will gain valuable insights into the complexities of decommissioning clean energy assets.

Through engaging discussions, attendees will learn best practices for stakeholder engagement, community outreach, and fostering transparency and trust. The discussion will also cover emerging technologies and innovative approaches to optimize the decommissioning process, enhancing efficiency and minimizing disturbance of surrounding areas. Whether you are an industry professional, environmental consultant, or stakeholder involved in clean energy projects, this PowerCasts program offers invaluable knowledge and actionable insights to navigate the decommissioning process successfully.

Attendees will learn:

The frameworks and requirements for the decommissioning process for utility-scale clean energy assets.
Best practices for engaging stakeholders and community to ensure transparency and mitigate potential concerns.
About the financial considerations and cost-effective approaches.
Effective strategies for assessing and managing temporary disturbance, including land remediation and site restoration.
About emerging technologies and innovative solutions for optimizing the process and minimizing disturbances.

This event is free to members and $149 for non-members.

U.S. Energy Storage Monitor: 2023 Year-in-Review

Ananya Root — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:27:00 +0000

Delivered quarterly, the U.S. Energy Storage Monitor from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables provides the clean power industry’s only comprehensive research on energy storage markets, deployments, policies, regulations and financing in the United States. These in-depth reports provide energy industry professionals, policymakers, government agencies and financiers with consistent, actionable insight into the burgeoning U.S. energy storage market.

ENGOs Offshore Wind Industry Day 101

Ananya Root — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:34:14 +0000

For those not intimately involved with decision-making for offshore wind developers, there can be a lot of mystery around project development timelines and when decisions need to be made on project design and financing. The financial challenges facing the industry and what it takes to finance a project are also not well known.

Experts from the offshore wind industry will present on these topics and demystify the project development timelines and financing processes. This is important information as these timelines and decisions can lead to a better understanding of the choices projects make and when they may or may not have flexibility in project design and timelines to accommodate project changes. The audience will gain a better understanding of what it takes to develop an offshore wind project and when and how they can properly provide input into the development process.

During this webinar, attendees will learn:

Why the offshore wind industry is facing financial challenges
When decisions are made in the project development timeline
How the project development timeline syncs up with the BOEM leasing and permitting timeline
How projects are financed and what goes into those decisions

Speakers to be announced soon!

Women in Clean Power

Ananya Root — Thu, 19 May 2022 15:29:47 +0000

This hybrid event – presented live at ACP’s headquarters in Washington D.C. and streamed to virtual audiences across the globe – brings together a powerhouse of female executives across clean energy in recognition of National Women’s Day. Moderated by ACP’s COO Kelly Darnell, this event is not to be missed.

Clean Power on the Hill 2024

Bridget Williams — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:05:39 +0000

CLEANPOWER 2024 Conference & Exhibition

Bridget Williams — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 18:00:48 +0000

The 2024 CLEANPOWER event will be held at:

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Learn more about this annual event here.

Check back as we get closer to the event for more information.