Key takeaways:

• Rapid investment surge: Clean energy investments hit $150 billion in announcements, equivalent to five years’ worth of American clean energy investments and surpassing the total investment in U.S. clean power projects commissioned between 2017-2021.
• Manufacturing growth and job creation: 47 new utility-scale clean energy manufacturing facilities were announce, which will create 18,000+ jobs, transforming U.S. manufacturing.
• Policy support critical for continued progress: ACP urges permitting reform to realize clean energy potential from recent announcements, with the sector working to support 1 million jobs by 2050.

ACP urges Congress to oppose the Auxin CRA.

Key Takeaways:

But failure to act on permitting reform puts an estimated 100 GW of clean energy projects at risk of significant delay, representing:

• $100 billion+ of lost investment;
• 150,000 lost American jobs;
• 550 million metric tons of additional carbon emissions this decade (equal to annual emissions of 120 million cars); and
• Delayed energy independence from foreign sources.

The average timeline for a clean energy project to obtain necessary National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews is 4.5 years. For transmission projects, the average wait is even longer – 6.5 years. And it can take some projects a decade to get a permit.

• That’s how long it took to build the entire Panama Canal
• Twice the time it took to build the Hoover Dam.
• Two and a half Golden Gate Bridges

It shouldn’t take up to a decade just to permit an energy project.

Congress should consider reasonable reforms to the permitting process that will help ensure it strikes the right balance of timely decisions for projects while preserving thorough environmental reviews.

Read about the issue and the solutions in this fact sheet.

ACP urges Congress to oppose controversial Maritime Crewing mandates.

Key Takeaways

• Maritime Crewing Mandates Would Halt Offshore Wind Development and Jeopardize American Jobs
• The Majority of Offshore Wind Vessels Will Be American Built, Owned and Crewed
• Congress Should Not Block the Use of a Few, Globally Limited Vessels
• De-Risking Investments in U.S. Installation Vessels Would Create More American Jobs

Key Takeaways from the fact sheet:

• Importance of energy storage systems: Energy storage technologies, particularly battery energy storage systems, are growing rapidly (by more than 1,200% between 2016 and 2021) and already play a crucial role in enhancing the electrical grid by supporting the deployment and integration of renewable energy sources — increasing reliability, controlling costs, and building a more resilient grid.
• Siting and permitting considerations: It is essential for government partners and policymakers to create specific definitions, standards, and regulations for energy storage facilities, considering their unique attributes and distinct functions compared to traditional electrical generation facilities. Flexibility in zoning, environmental review, and sound level considerations are necessary for the effective integration of energy storage systems in various locations and applications.
• Collaboration and safety: The energy storage industry seeks to collaborate with government partners and first responders to develop effective rules, ordinances, and emergency response plans. Ensuring safety and compliance with relevant codes and standards, such as the International Fire Code, NFPA 1 Fire Code, NFPA 855, UL 9540, and UL 9540A, is crucial in the manufacturing, construction, installation, and operation of energy storage systems.

Learn more in this fact sheet that covers some of the recent disinformation around offshore wind and whale deaths that opponents have been spreading in the media.

This fact sheet provides information on how solar on rural land can help:

• Improve soil health
• Reduce nutrient runoff
• Enhance stormwater management
• Form and retain soil
• Reduce pesticide use
• Reduce water use
• Preserve future farming opportunities

• 22 Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV)
• 3 Service Operation Vessels (SOV)
• 4 different types of installation vessels
• 3 tugs and barges

However, there is no scientific information connecting offshore wind activities and whale strandings.

The offshore wind industry has always been and remains strongly committed to safeguarding the marine environment by taking a number of proactive steps, including establishing and monitoring exclusion zones around vessels, developing the newest mitigation technology, and pausing work during migration seasons.

Learn how the offshore wind industry is protecting marine wildlife in this fact sheet.