By Jeff Clark, President, Advanced Power Alliance Across America’s small towns, farms, and ranches, the pressure has never been greater. Independent agriculture — the very backbone of rural life — is fighting an uphill battle against the forces of consolidation. Corporate farming has made it harder for families to hang on to their land toContinue reading “Clark: Renewable Energy Is a Lifeline for Rural America”
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Clark: Georgia’s Advantage – Leading America’s Energy Economy
From James Magazine, September/October 2025 Every state in America has a chance to participate in the energy economy and to contribute to American Energy Independence. Some states are slow to seize that opportunity, but Georgia is making the most of it by advancing new nuclear power generation and a rapidly growing solar power and energyContinue reading “Clark: Georgia’s Advantage – Leading America’s Energy Economy”
FERC Paved the Way for Smart Grid Solutions. States Must Take the Next Step
Grid-enhancing technologies and high-performance conductors offer a means for grid planners to quickly squeeze more out of existing transmission lines and rights-of-way. By Rich Glick and Neil Chatterjee The American economy needs more low-cost, reliable power to grow. Demand for electricity in the United States is expected to increase at a historic pace as new data centersContinue reading “FERC Paved the Way for Smart Grid Solutions. States Must Take the Next Step”
Red Tape in Energy Generation is Bad for Texas
Business community urges legislators to oppose any legislation that harms our all-of-the-above approach. From The Dallas Morning News A few short years ago, it was more common to see a UFO in Texas than a solar array. Times have changed for the better. Today, Texas leads all states in adding utility-scale solar and battery storageContinue reading “Red Tape in Energy Generation is Bad for Texas”
Clark – Stability in Federal Energy Tax Credits Will Protect American Consumers and the Economy
Recent analyses underscore the critical importance of maintaining federal clean energy tax incentives to ensure affordable electricity, stimulate economic growth, and meet the surging energy demands driven by technological advancements. A study by The Brattle Group, commissioned by ConservAmerica, projects a 50% increase in U.S. electricity demand by 2035, largely due to the expansion ofContinue reading “Clark – Stability in Federal Energy Tax Credits Will Protect American Consumers and the Economy”
Hayes: Transmission is the Key to American Energy Dominance
To remain competitive and win the AI race with China, we will need all the energy we can generate while expanding our ability to transmit those electrons wherever they need to go. Christina Hayes is the executive director of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid.This piece appeared in Utility Dive on January 31, 2025. AContinue reading “Hayes: Transmission is the Key to American Energy Dominance”
Alabama: APA Commentary on American Energy Independence Featured in Montgomery Advertiser
Jeffrey Clark: “Alabama and America’s Energy Independence” From the Montgomery Advertiser, August 25, 2024. Election years often bring talk of “Energy Independence,” but what does that term really mean? The Advanced Power Alliance believes the United States can prosper without being reliant on imported energy. We also live in a resource hungry world in whichContinue reading “Alabama: APA Commentary on American Energy Independence Featured in Montgomery Advertiser”
APA Pushes for Non-Discriminatory Policies During July 31 Hearing of the Texas House Committee on State Affairs
APA Leadership ensuring that the voice of the advanced power generation and energy storage industries is heard inside the region’s state capitols. Advanced Power Alliance Technical and Legislative Consultant Jean Ryall recently provided testimony before the Texas House Committee on State Affairs. Chaired by Texas State Representative Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi), the committee met toContinue reading “APA Pushes for Non-Discriminatory Policies During July 31 Hearing of the Texas House Committee on State Affairs”
APA Commentary on Texas’ Rising Energy Demand Featured in San Antonio Express-News
APA Vice President Judd Messer outlines how Texas should leverage all available power generation resources to meet rising energy demand. From the San Antonio Express-News: https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/texas-energy-needs-renewables-19554873.php PDF Version Available Here Commentary: As the Heat Rises, Texas Needs All Energy Sourcesby Judd Messer, July 5, 2024 Temperatures are climbing in Texas; so is electricity demand. InContinue reading “APA Commentary on Texas’ Rising Energy Demand Featured in San Antonio Express-News”
APA Commentary on Georgia Solar Power Featured in Atlanta Journal-Constitution
APA President Jeff Clark offered thoughts on how solar power is allowing states like Georgia to emerge as energy producers pursuing their own energy independence. From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: https://www.ajc.com/opinion/opinion-in-georgia-we-grow-our-own-peaches-and-power/UOW2A6I6UNFBDISYRXZM6QPIGM/ In Georgia, We Grow Our Own — Peaches and Powerby Jeffrey Clark, June 12, 2024, 6:00 am Georgia is known as America’s “Peach State” becauseContinue reading “APA Commentary on Georgia Solar Power Featured in Atlanta Journal-Constitution”