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2 years ago

February 27, 2024

Alice Rush

Just Transition
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ACORE Welcomes Fourth Cohort of Accelerate Member Companies

February 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that 10 companies have been selected to participate in the fourth cohort of the ACORE Accelerate Membership Program.

“ACORE’s Accelerate Membership Program is the premier initiative in the United States aimed at creating opportunities for women- and minority-owned firms in the clean energy sector,” said Neelam Sakaria, Director, ACORE Accelerate. “We are elated to support these enterprises as they play a pivotal role in the nationwide deployment of renewable energy innovation and technologies. ACORE Accelerate is designed to help multiply members’ impact in communities by fully integrating them into our network, facilitating impactful collaborations and catalyzing their growth.”

Launched in 2020, ACORE’s Accelerate Membership Program has supported the success of over 40 clean energy companies that are owned and/or operated by leaders who identify as women, Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, or Native American and are committed to creating good-quality jobs and sustaining impact in their communities. Participating companies receive a complimentary two-year membership, an education stipend, dedicated staff, a C-suite executive mentor, free access to ACORE’s signature forums and other leading industry events, targeted briefings, pro-bono legal services, and exclusive networking opportunities, among other benefits.

The companies joining ACORE’s Accelerate Membership Program in 2024 include:

Gemini Energy Solutions (San Mateo, California) A cleantech firm revolutionizing the energy sector with affordable, high-quality energy audits and clean energy solutions, emphasizing equitable access for historically marginalized communities.

Great Lakes Solex PR LLC (Aguadilla, Puerto Rico) A renewable energy company building a state-of-the-art reduced carbon 1-gigawatt N-TOPCon monocrystalline photovoltaic (PV) solar panel manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico, with a long-term vision to generate six gigawatts of solar energy in the U.S.

Green Energy Ennovations LLC (Detroit, Michigan) The renewable energy consulting firm provides innovative design and construction energy solutions, including electric vehicle charging stations and solar technology, for customer infrastructure and project management needs.

Okiwa Wind LLC (Boston, Massachusetts)The offshore wind energy consulting firm offers a range of services, including quality management, site management, EHS management, manufacturing process & inspection, welding engineering, project management, quality inspection, coating inspections and third-party inspection.

OGOS Energy (Severna Park, Maryland) A renewable energy development company that specializes in building community and commercial-scale solar projects, accelerating the development of reliable and cost-effective renewable energy generation assets for underserved communities.

Okovate Sustainable Energy (Washington, D.C.) The company develops community solar projects that combine solar energy generation and crop production, ensuring profitable and sustainable farming practices for crop farmers.

Positive Deviancy (Sterling, Virginia) A connector organization that helps accelerate the development of new technologies contributing to a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

Powerhouse Energy 360 (Atlanta, Georgia) A comprehensive engineering, design, and construction firm, specializing in solar, solar with battery storage, and EV charging installations.

Soli Renew (Baltimore, Maryland) The company aims to revolutionize community solar development through the power of data, specializing in identifying the most suitable sites for solar projects and ensuring that each project delivers maximum benefits to diverse stakeholders.

Stepwise (Buffalo, New York and Boston, Massachusetts) The company makes residential electrification affordable and accessible through smarter energy management of the existing electric panel.

“These individuals and organizations exemplify leadership, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to cultivating inclusivity within the clean energy sector,” said ACORE President and CEO Ray Long. “The opportunities provided by the ACORE Accelerate Membership Program open avenues for collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge exchange. It strengthens our community, enriches our perspectives, and propels us toward a more inclusive future. Together, we are laying the groundwork for a clean energy sector that is not only sustainable but also reflective of the diverse world it serves.”

To learn more about the ACORE Accelerate Membership Program and the companies involved, click here.

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About ACORE:
For more than 20 years, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) has been the nation’s premier pan-renewable nonprofit organization. ACORE unites finance, policy and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy. For more information, please visit www.acore.org.

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Renewable Energy

Trump Welcomes Qatar to Build Air Force Base in Idaho

Published

3 days ago

October 12, 2025

Alice Rush

No one seems to understand Trump’s motivation here. Did it have anything to do with the $400 million gift aircraft?

Does Qatar fear attack from Alberta or Saskatoon?

The Qataris say they need to be prepared to help achieve peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians. I’m suspicious, though I’m no expert in military logistics. We’re talking about a 6000-mile plane ride.

Trump Welcomes Qatar to Build Air Force Base in Idaho

Renewable Energy

Trump’s Avalanche of Lies

Published

3 days ago

October 12, 2025

Alice Rush

What? I’m confused. “Trump’s Statement” of a few months was that “Gas prices are (present tense) under $2.”

It would have been interesting if one of the gaggle of reporters surrounding him could have asked the obvious question: “That’s great, sir, but can you name a single state in the union whose gas prices are under $2?

It would have been a tense moment, for sure, but don’t we have any self-respect?

Trump’s Avalanche of Lies

Renewable Energy

Where Does Domestic Violence Come From?

Published

3 days ago

October 12, 2025

Alice Rush

Over the past few months, and especially since the murder of Charlie Kirk, the right-wing news sources are telling us that most of the politically related violence is coming from the left, in particular from the left-wing “terrorist associations,” e.g., Antifa.

If you look at some coverage on the subject, however, you’ll learn that this is simple false. Here’s a bit from a PBS piece:

PBS: Policymakers and the public need reliable evidence and actual data to understand the reality of politically motivated violence.

Craig: No, they don’t. Are you serious? Are we to believe that Donald Trump is sending federal troops to democratically-led cities based on “reliable evidence and actual data?” This is a sick joke.

PBS: From our research on extremism, it’s clear that the president’s and Miller’s assertions about political violence from the left are not based on actual facts.

Here’s more from the PBS article:

After the Sept. 10, 2025, assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump claimed that radical leftist groups foment political violence in the U.S., and “they should be put in jail.”

“The radical left causes tremendous violence,” he said, asserting that “they seem to do it in a bigger way” than groups on the right.

WATCH: Extremism scholar analyzes influence of rhetoric on political violence

Top presidential adviser Stephen Miller also weighed in after Kirk’s killing, saying that left-wing political organizations constitute “a vast domestic terror movement.”

“We are going to use every resource we have … throughout this government to identify, disrupt, dismantle and destroy these networks and make America safe again,” Miller said.

Political violence rising

The understanding of political violence is complicated by differences in definitions and the recent Department of Justice removal of an important government-sponsored study of domestic terrorists.

Political violence in the U.S. has risen in recent months and takes forms that go unrecognized. During the 2024 election cycle, nearly half of all states reported threats against election workers, including social media death threats, intimidation and doxing.

WATCH: Trump conspiracies inspire threats against judges, jurors and election workers

Kirk’s assassination illustrates the growing threat. The man charged with the murder, Tyler Robinson, allegedly planned the attack in writing and online.

This follows other politically motivated killings, including the June assassination of Democratic Minnesota state Rep. and former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.

These incidents reflect a normalization of political violence. Threats and violence are increasingly treated as acceptable for achieving political goals, posing serious risks to democracy and society.