American Clean Power Association Announces 2026 Board And Officers, Led by David Carroll Of ENGIE, To Guide U.S. Clean Energy Growth As 90% Of New Electricity Capacity Comes From Renewables

The American Clean Power Association (ACP), the leading trade organization for the clean energy industry, has announced its new Board of Directors and Officers for 2026. The ACP Board brings together leaders from across the clean power sector, representing a wide range of clean energy technologies. In a year when the United States is expected to add over 90 percent of new electricity capacity from clean energy resources, the Board’s role is critical in guiding the industry through complex political and economic challenges, while ensuring the delivery of affordable and reliable power to the nation.

Jason Grumet, CEO of ACP, highlighted the importance of the new leadership team, stating that the energy sector is facing an unprecedented combination of political pressure, high demand, and public attention. He emphasized that the Board is well-equipped to provide strategic vision and practical direction to advance clean energy, helping maintain a reliable and accessible power supply across the country.The new Board and Officers will serve a one-year term. The leadership team includes David Carroll, CEO and Chief Renewables Officer of ENGIE North America, as Chair; Ken Young, President and CEO of Apex Clean Energy Inc., as Chair-Elect; Manav Sharma, CEO North America of Nordex Group, as Treasurer; and Andrew Flanagan, CEO of RWE Clean Energy, as Secretary.

David Carroll expressed his enthusiasm about serving as Board Chair, noting the unique moment in U.S. energy development. He stated that collaboration across the industry can drive economic growth, support job creation, and strengthen local communities. Carroll emphasized that a diversified energy grid is essential for affordability, resilience, and the long-term success of the nation’s energy future.

Alongside the Officers, the 2026 Board of Directors includes executives from leading clean energy companies across the United States. These members bring expertise in wind, solar, battery storage, and other clean technologies. The Board comprises representatives from AES Clean Energy, American Electric Power, Alliant Energy, Apex Clean Energy, Array Technologies, Avangrid, BHE Renewables, Brookfield Renewable Partners, Clearway Energy Group, Cypress Creek Renewables, DNV, Dominion Energy, EDF Power Solutions, EDP Renewables, ENGIE North America, Eolian, Equinor, Fluence, GE Vernova, HASI, Invenergy, ITC Holdings, Leeward Renewable Energy, LG Energy Solutions Vertech, Lightsource bp, LS Power, MasTec Inc., Mortenson, NextEra Energy Resources, Nextpower, Nordex Group, Ørsted Wind Power North America, Pattern Energy Group Services, Quanta Services, RWE Clean Energy, Shoals Technologies Group, SOLV Energy, Southern Power, Tesla, Vestas North America, Vineyard Offshore, WECS, and Xcel Energy.

The Board’s collective expertise ensures that ACP is prepared to navigate a rapidly evolving energy landscape. By fostering collaboration among clean energy developers, technology providers, and policy experts, ACP aims to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy, strengthen the resilience of the grid, and support economic growth across the United States.The 2026 Board and Officers will focus on key priorities, including expanding clean energy infrastructure, advancing technological innovation, and addressing regulatory and policy challenges. Their leadership is expected to play a vital role in shaping the nation’s clean energy transition, ensuring that the U.S. continues to add new capacity from clean power resources while maintaining affordability and reliability for consumers.