The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) recently published a comprehensive study exploring the relationship between large-scale renewable energy projects—specifically solar and wind installations—and agricultural land use. The study, titled “Agricultural Land Near Solar and Wind Projects Usually Remained in Agriculture After Development,” provides a data-driven perspective on how renewable energy infrastructure hasContinue reading “The Impact of Solar and Wind Projects on Agricultural Land: Key Findings From New USDA Study”
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EnergyStorage.org Launches to Provide Source of Factual Data, Background Information, and Industry Updates
Advanced Power Alliance national partner American Clean Power has launched EnergyStorage.org to serve as a centralized hub of accurate and up-to-date information on energy storage technologies and the tremendous benefits they bring to electric grids. The site will serve as a “one-stop-shop” for information on the energy storage industry and is designed to be aContinue reading “EnergyStorage.org Launches to Provide Source of Factual Data, Background Information, and Industry Updates”
APA Responds to Solar Power Myths Presented to Legislative Committee
Spread by competitors and opponents, persistent disinformation continues to flood policy discussions and communities. APA responds with facts. Across the country, incorrect and misleading information about solar energy is flooding communities and infecting the discussions of policymakers. Often spread by competitors or opponents, this information is designed to discourage communities from embracing clean energy investmentsContinue reading “APA Responds to Solar Power Myths Presented to Legislative Committee”
Sabin Center at Columbia University Law School Releases Report Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles
From Columbia University Law School: https://climate.law.columbia.edu/news/sabin-center-releases-new-report-rebutting-33-false-claims-about-solar-wind-and-electric Achieving the United States’ ambitious emissions reduction goals depends in large part on the rapid adoption of wind and solar energy and the electrification of consumer vehicles. However, misinformation and coordinated disinformation about renewable energy is widespread and threatens to undermine public support for the transition. In a new report, the Sabin Center identifies and examinesContinue reading “Sabin Center at Columbia University Law School Releases Report Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles”
New Data Confirms Renewable Energy’s Growing Contribution to the Texas Economy
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Renewable energy and battery energy storage projects continue to generate tens of billions of dollars in tax revenue and landowner payments while contributing significant and essential power generation resources to the electric grid, according to findings showing 2023 growth released by the Advanced Power Alliance (APA), Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI), andContinue reading “New Data Confirms Renewable Energy’s Growing Contribution to the Texas Economy”
New Study Shows No Negative Impact on Residential Property Values Near Utility-Scale Solar Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 2, 2023Media Contact: Haley Durbin, 713-476-1172, hdurbin@mwcllc.com AUSTIN, TEXAS — A new study released today, commissioned by Advanced Power Alliance (APA) in partnership with Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation and the Solar Energy Industries Association, shows no evidence of negative market impact for residential properties near utility-scale solar facilities. In all countiesContinue reading “New Study Shows No Negative Impact on Residential Property Values Near Utility-Scale Solar Projects”
New Analysis Quantifies Cost Savings and Reliable Capacity Contributions of Renewables in ERCOT
Among the benefits, in 2024, renewable generation in ERCOT will deliver $6 billion in net system operating cost savings and more than 18,000 MW of reliable capacity contributions. A new report published by NERA Economic Consulting (“NERA”) and Astrapé Consulting (“Astrapé”) objectively evaluates the impact of renewable energy generation on ERCOT system reliability and the pricesContinue reading “New Analysis Quantifies Cost Savings and Reliable Capacity Contributions of Renewables in ERCOT”
REPORT: Renewable Energy to Serve as Backbone for Emerging Energy Technologies in Texas
Renewable energy projects can help attract more diverse energy investment to Texas, including carbon capture, hydrogen production, and synthetic fuels production, according to a new study released by the Advanced Power Alliance (APA). “Renewable energy offers more than just clean, low-cost power,” said Judd Messer, Texas Vice President of APA. “That power enables advancements inContinue reading “REPORT: Renewable Energy to Serve as Backbone for Emerging Energy Technologies in Texas”
NEW REPORT: Battery Storage and Renewable Energy Projects Are Boon to Texas Economy
Click here to access an interactive map showing project size, tax, and landowner payment data per legislative district. AUSTIN, TEXAS – Renewable energy and battery storage projects generate tens of billions of dollars in tax revenue and landowner payments, 60 percent of which benefits rural counties, according to a report released by the Advanced PowerContinue reading “NEW REPORT: Battery Storage and Renewable Energy Projects Are Boon to Texas Economy”
Study Assesses Cost Savings, Water Savings, and Emissions Reduction from Renewable Energy Use in ERCOT
Clean Energy Has Saved Texas Consumers $27.8 Billion Since 2010 Solar and wind energy saved Texas consumers at least $27.8 billion in electricity costs between 2010 and last August — and $7.4 billion through the first eight months of this year alone — according to a groundbreaking analysis released Tuesday. The study, led by Dr.Continue reading “Study Assesses Cost Savings, Water Savings, and Emissions Reduction from Renewable Energy Use in ERCOT”