[2] ACORE's work revolves around convening leaders across key constituencies, facilitating partnerships, educating federal and state legislators and agency officials on important policies, publishing research and analysis on pressing issues, and undertaking strategic outreach on the policies and financial structures essential to renewable energy growth.
In July, 2013, McGinn was nominated by President Obama to serve as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations & Environment).
[10][11] In October 2023, ACORE’s board of directors selected Ray Long to serve as the organization’s new president and CEO.
[15][16][17] In 2020, ACORE created the Accelerate Membership Program[18] to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion within the renewable energy sector and reduce barriers for participants from underrepresented communities.
[19] Accelerate member companies are small businesses focused on renewable energy and supportive technologies, owned and/or operated by leaders who identify as women, Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, or Native American.