Policy & Advocacy
The Council actively advocates for a slate of federal policy positions aimed at accelerating the regional and national clean energy economy. As we know from our members and our economic and policy analysis, putting a price on carbon is essential to catalyze the innovation, development and deployment of clean energy technologies.
Download the Council's federal policy positions here [PDF].
The Council continues to advocate for state policies throughout New England. In particular, the Council supports sensible wind-siting reform in Massachusetts, and the Policy Committee has submitted recommendations to the Massachusetts legislature and is analyzing state Solar REC regulations to encourage a balance of both small and large solar projects and acceleration of the overall renewable sector.
Click here to Download Peter Rothstein's testamony in support of the Green Communities Act [PDF].
Co-Chairs Berl Hartman, E2 Steve Cowell, Conservation Services Group
The Policy Committee meets regularly to set the Council's advocacy agenda. To join the Policy Committee, contact Jordan Gilmore, Policy Advisor, at jgilmore@cleanenergycouncil.org.
Testamony at the Oversight Hearing on the Green Communities Act - 11/09/11
Business Leaders to Governors: "Support and Strengthen RGGI"
Comments to U.S. Senate Energy & Commerce Committee on Clean Energy Standard Principles - April 2011
Letter to the New Hampshire Senate in support of RGGI - 4/28/11
Letter Opposing Energy-Related Amendments to the Massachusetts State Budget
Joint Letter with CEN to the U.S. House Concerning the House Budget Committee's 2012 Budget
Comments on Cape Wind to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - 3/9/11