Vanderbilt University is a member of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), which works to bring all forms of renewable energy into the mainstream of America's economy and lifestyle.

ACORE is a non-profit organization based in Washington DC, with members from every aspect of the renewable energy industries sector, including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and biofuels, hydropower tidal/current energy and waste energy. The scope of ACORE’s membership also spans – among others – financial institutions, government leaders, educators, end-users, professional service providers and allied non-profit groups.

ACORE accomplishes much of its work by convening the leaders in each of these sectors, publishing collaborative research, and facilitating communications among members, their stakeholders and the media.

With a focus on trade, finance and policy, ACORE promotes all renewable energy options for the production of electricity, hydrogen fuels, and end-use energy including Solar Energy, Wind Power, Geothermal Energy, Hydro & Ocean Energy, Waste Energy & Fuels, Biomass Energy, and Biofuels.

For more information, please visit the ACORE website.

Vanderbilt is an ACORE Founding 500 Member