California Wraps Up 2024 Legislative Session

Posted by Edson Perez on Oct 9, 2024 12:57:56 PM

Blog CA Must Embrace Advanced Energy Technologies to Combat Challenges (1)

This year’s California legislative session was filled with twists and turns as lawmakers faced intense pressure to tackle skyrocketing energy bills and prepare the grid for more extreme weather. Amidst these challenges, Advanced Energy United (United) achieved significant victories for advanced energy technologies—but we also experienced some frustrating setbacks in key areas that we will continue to focus on in the coming years. 

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Topics: Legislative, California, Advanced Energy United

From Capitol to Classroom: Legislators and Electric School Bus Advocates Convene in Harrisburg

Posted by Nick Bibby on Oct 7, 2024 2:34:42 PM

Building Support for PA Electric School Bus Grant Bill

Last week at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, Advanced Energy United was joined by state legislators and a coalition of stakeholders advocating for electric school buses and a bill that would allow more school districts in the state to buy them. Legislators experienced the benefits of electric school buses firsthand, riding along in one provided by Steelton-Highspire School District, which procured new buses with funding from the federal government for clean transportation.  

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Topics: State Policy, Advanced Transportation, Pennsylvania, Electric Vehicles

Advanced Energy United Testifies in Support of New Jersey Offshore Wind Infrastructure

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Oct 2, 2024 9:33:30 AM

Transmission Project Would Boost NJ Wind Industry

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities held a public stakeholder meeting this week where Advanced Energy United and key allies spoke in favor of opening a prebuild infrastructure solicitation to support the development of offshore wind projects. 

The transmission project would allow 3,742 MW of offshore wind power to connect to the grid, supporting up to four different wind projects. 

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Topics: Regulatory, Transmission, Offshore Wind, New Jersey

Driving EV Adoption Forward: Celebrating National Drive Electric Week

Posted by Elizabeth Stears on Sep 27, 2024 7:00:00 AM

Blog New Guidebook Helps Prepare the Grid for EV Adoption at Scale

Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to soar in popularity and, as they become more commonplace, it’s increasingly important for businesses and decisionmakers to not only understand the benefits, complexities, and future use cases for EVs, but also implement policy solutions to better prepare for the widespread transition to electrified transportation.  

Kicking off today and running through October 6 is National Drive Electric Week (NDEW), which aims to heighten awareness and highlight the benefits of today's widespread availability of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. NDEW is a celebration of the transformative power of EVs to lower transportation costs for drivers, improve public health, and even improve electricity resilience for households and communities. During NDEW, there are several events hosted in various cities throughout the country, including EV showcases, test drives, presentations, and community engagement activities to educate the public about the advantages and positive economic and environmental impacts of EVs. 

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Topics: Advanced Transportation, Clean Electricity, Electric Vehicles

Introducing Our New Board Members

Posted by Adam Winer on Sep 19, 2024 10:33:27 AM

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Throughout the course of the year, Advanced Energy United has been growing, spreading our footprint across new states, increasing staff capacity, and, most recently, expanding our Board of Directors. This week, we officially recognize and welcome several new board members whose companies have made strategic commitments in support of our mission and our organization.

Advanced Energy United is the only industry association in the U.S. that represents the full range of advanced energy technologies and services, both grid-scale and distributed. The companies joining the Board – from industries as varied as transmission development, DER management, and vehicle fleet electrification – showcase the unique range of United’s transformative engagement where advanced energy business leaders collaborate on strategies that lead to market-changing policy. 

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