The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has warned that a provision in President Trump’s domestic spending legislation, which would impose up to a $7 billion tax increase on renewable energy projects, could jeopardize thousands of construction jobs, destabilize the electric grid, and burden the industry with punitive costs. This statement, made by ACP’s senior vice president for market analysis, criticizes the proposed tax and positions the trade association against measures perceived as economically and politically authoritarian.

In 2025, American Clean Power Association spent $510,000 on lobbying efforts according to OpenSecrets data, reflecting its active engagement in the political process to further renewable energy policies.

An OpenSecrets profile of the American Clean Power Association has revealed that during the 2024 cycle, the association made political contributions totaling $396,182 and spent $2.01 million on lobbying efforts. These figures highlight the organization's active engagement in the policy arena as it advocates for a cleaner energy future.

The American Clean Power Association recently organized an in-person lobbying effort in Washington to support permitting reform legislation that would benefit fossil fuel projects. Despite its branding as a clean-energy trade group, ACP's actions reveal a deceptive alignment with fossil fuel interests, raising concerns over its commitment to renewable energy and environmental justice.

CleanPower PAC, the political action committee of the American Clean Power Association (ACP), actively supports federal and state political candidates who back its legislative goals for growing utility-scale wind, storage, and solar power. This effort reinforces ACP's commitment to promoting clean energy policies that align with progressive and anti-authoritarian principles.

The American Clean Power Association's PAC contributed a total of $142,500 during the 2019-2020 cycle, with 58.95% of contributions going to Democratic candidates and 41.05% to Republicans. This distribution suggests a moderately progressive tilt in its political influence, which aligns with anti-fascist and democratic values despite some support to Republicans.