The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) released a report, Renewable Energy in America: Markets, Economic Development and Policy in the 50 States, as an online resource and a product of ACORE’s mission to bring renewable energy into the mainstream. Compiling financial, renewable energy resource potentials, market and policy information in one easily-accessed, online format, the report is intended to be an executive summary for all who are interested in the highlights of the renewable energy sector in every state.

“We have produced this report for busy officials, executives and professionals who need ready-access to information,” said Michael Eckhart, ACORE President. “The report will also serve to educate the public with our unique summary format”. 

“The U.S. renewable market was approximately $15 billion - $20 billion in 2009 as measured by project financings. Despite the continuing financial crisis and related recession which slowed market growth, the U.S. has experienced a 5-year renewable energy market growth rate of 24%, with much of that progress happening at the state and municipal levels,” continued Eckhart. “The report captures that data in a very concise way”.

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