The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national
nonprofit organization that unites finance, policy, and technology
to accelerate the clean energy transition, has named Gina McCarthy, the first White House National
Climate Advisor and former U.S. EPA Administrator, as the recipient
of its 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.
NEW
YORK, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The
American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national nonprofit
organization that unites finance, policy, and technology to
accelerate the clean energy transition, has named Gina McCarthy, the first White House National
Climate Advisor and former U.S. EPA Administrator, as the recipient
of its 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will be presented
this morning at ACORE's annual Finance Forum in New York City.
"It is an honor to commemorate one of
America's most staunch champions of clean energy, and a fellow
Bostonian, with our Lifetime Achievement award," said ACORE
President and CEO Ray Long.
"It is an honor to commemorate one of America's most staunch
champions of clean energy, and a fellow Bostonian, with our
Lifetime Achievement award," said ACORE President and CEO
Ray Long. "Gina McCarthy has worked tirelessly for decades
as a public servant and advocate for expanding access to
affordable, reliable, and clean power to all. Her countless
contributions have helped drive real progress, positioning the U.S.
as a global leader in the energy transition. She is an inspiration
to us all, and we are thankful for her lasting support during this
critical time for our sector and America's zero-carbon future."
McCarthy is one of the nation's most respected voices on climate
change, the environment, and public health. Throughout her years of
public service in both Republican and Democratic administrations,
McCarthy is credited for her common-sense strategies and ability to
work across the aisle, with states, communities, business leaders,
and the labor community, to tackle our nation's toughest
environmental challenges in ways that spur economic growth. As head
of the Climate Policy Office under President Biden, McCarthy's
leadership led to the most aggressive action on climate in U.S.
history, creating new jobs and unprecedented clean energy
innovation and investments across the country.
"This is an incredible honor. I have been doing this work for
decades; what drives me is my unwavering commitment to protecting
the health of my kids, my grandkids, and kids everywhere from the
damages caused by air pollution from burning fossil fuels. Today, I
am more optimistic than ever about our ability to lead and win the
fight against climate change," said Gina
McCarthy, former U.S. EPA Administrator and White House
National Climate Advisor. "I can see, feel, and taste that a clean
energy future is not only possible – it's underway. Thanks to
President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act and the tireless work of
advocates like ACORE, we finally have smart policies that are not
only reducing carbon emissions, they're saving families money,
growing good-paying union jobs, and building safer and healthier
communities."
A recording of the award presentation and photos from the ACORE
Finance Forum will be made available upon request.
Media Contact
Alex Hobson, American Council on
Renewable Energy, 202.830.3592, hobson@acore.org ,
https://acore.org/
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