Enacting a Federal High-Penetration Renewable Energy Standard

October 16, 2019

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is a national non-profit organization that unites finance, policy and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy. Founded in 2001, ACORE is the focal point for collaborative advocacy across the renewable energy sector, supported by hundreds of members spanning renewable energy technologies and constituencies. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the firm of choice for companies, investors, and lenders seeking to structure, negotiate, and close groundbreaking transactions in the new energy economy.

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Abode was formed to bring together good people, wanting to make a difference, have some fun and leverage their collective expertise in the energy-efficiency industry. Together we are helping our utility partners redefine the potential of their energy-efficiency programs. We are transparent, dedicated, nimble and customized allowing us to tailor our approach to local markets and build meaningful relationships to ensure the ongoing success of energy-efficiency programs. We love what we do. We work hard but have some fun and at the end of the day, we go home and feel good about our contributions helping to leave the next generation a better world.

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Abode was formed to bring together good people, wanting to make a difference, have some fun and leverage their collective expertise in the energy-efficiency industry. Together we are helping our utility partners redefine the potential of their energy-efficiency programs. We are transparent, dedicated, nimble and customized allowing us to tailor our approach to local markets and build meaningful relationships to ensure the ongoing success of energy-efficiency programs. We love what we do. We work hard but have some fun and at the end of the day, we go home and feel good about our contributions helping to leave the next generation a better world.

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