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The ACORE National Defense and Security Initiative

Daniel C. Tobin is a senior director and supervisory investment officer with the Department of Energy (DOE) in Washington, DC. His responsibilities include analyzing the credit risk of energy infrastructure projects and negotiating multimillion-dollar loans to fund these projects. In addition to his work at the DOE, Daniel Tobin supports the various initiatives of the American Council of Renewable Energy (ACORE). A national nonprofit organization, ACORE advocates on behalf of the renewable energy sector in terms of market development, government policy, and financial support. The organization recently partnered with the single largest consumer of energy in the United States -- the US Department of Defense (DoD). Drawing upon the extensive experience of its membership base of elite renewable energy professionals, ACORE has pledged to help the DoD reach its ambitious goal of attaining 25 percent of its energy via renewable sources by 2025 and deploying a minimum of 3 gigawatts of ren

California Leads the Way with Renewable Energy Goals

Daniel Tobin, a senior investment officer and senior director at the Department of Energy (DOE), has extensive experience in the energy sector. In his current position at the DOE, Daniel C. Tobin analyzes, identifies, and mitigates the credit risk related to large-scale energy infrastructure projects. He also supports nonprofit organizations such as the American Council on Renewable Energy . The necessity of utilizing renewable energy has been embraced by several states and organizations. The state of California is considering a bill that would commit it to utilizing 100 percent of renewable energy for its electricity by the year 2045. State senate proposal SB 100 is a groundbreaking bill that commits the state of California to utilizing 100 percent renewable energy for the state’s electrical needs. Rather than carbon sources, the state would utilize solar, wind, biomass, renewable gas, and hydroelectricity. The bill would also push gas companies to replace their diesel-powered vehi