Increased advanced power generation could deliver millions in tax revenue to local communities, bolster Hoosiers' energy independence, and keep costs down for consumers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – A surge in economic development in Indiana is driving a growing need for electricity, and a new report shows solar power produced in-state would help meet this demand – but only if proposed projects are actually built. Indiana is a Midwest leader in attracting advanced manufacturing and technology-driven economic growth, and the report makes clear that advanced power resources such as solar could power the state’s bright future.
The new report, from Baker Tilly, “Forecasting the Economic Impact Potential of Solar in Indiana,” shows expanding solar power generation in Indiana would drive millions in additional tax revenue to local communities to help pay for community and emergency services, all while creating new jobs, helping to lower energy costs and enabling the state to maintain its economic development momentum by meeting growing electricity demand.
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Trish Demeter
The Utility’s Proposal Falls Short on Clean Energy Goals, Puts Ratepayers At Risk
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Advanced Energy United filed the testimony of our expert witness in Dominion Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan highlighting the utility’s failure to properly include all advanced energy options in its electricity supply portfolio for the next 15 years.
“The technology exists today to serve all of Dominion’s forecasted load with clean energy resources and Dominion’s plan as filed not only misses the goals of the Virginia General Assembly’s landmark Virginia Clean Economy Act, the utility proposal is a failure for the ratepayers of Virginia who will be locked into fossil fuel plants subject to volatile natural gas prices for years to come,” said Shawn Kelly, United’s Director of Regulatory Policy for the Eastern States.
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RTO Insider reports that the PJM Board of Managers have approved $6 billion for the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan. United's Jon Gordon spoke about the plan's lack of comprehensive regional planning and competitive bidding, noting the total 5-year cost is approaching $40 billion, which will be passed directly on to ratepayers.
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HB3758/SB2497 solidifies Illinois’ leadership as national officials back away from clean energy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., February 25, 2025 – Illinois families and businesses would see lower energy bills under HB3758/SB2497, a newly filed bill by Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) and Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago).
“With energy prices skyrocketing across the country and leaders in Washington opening the floodgates for fossil fuels, our bill makes it clear that Illinois will remain at the forefront of lowering energy costs while investing in clean energy,” Sen. Cunningham said. “HB3758/SB2497 proves to the nation that we don’t have to choose between taking care of our communities, our economy, and our planet.”
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PJM’s inability to quickly connect new large-scale energy sources to the grid cost consumers $7 billion in latest capacity auction, found new Grid Strategies analysis
WASHINGTON, DC – Electricity prices across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest are set to soar, but a new analysis finds that consumer electricity costs could have been reduced by as much as $7 billion dollars in PJM Interconnection’s latest capacity auction had the grid operator’s interconnection process been working more efficiently to bring needed supply online to match demand.
The finding comes from a new analysis from the consulting firm Grid Strategies, “Penny-wise and pound foolish:PJM’s Capacity Auction Demonstrates the Cost Imperative of Simplified and Speedy Interconnection.” The report was prepared for national business association Advanced Energy United, and explores PJM as a specific case study of a broader national trend.
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PV Magazine reports on RE+ Northeast's panel "VPPs: Maximizing Their Value Through Smart Regulatory Choices," where several advanced energy experts, including United's Kat Burnham, discussed grid modernization strategies, and the role virtual power plants play in creating a more reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective grid.
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SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Senate Chair of Energy, Utilities and Communication Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) introduced SB 540, legislation aimed at optimizing California’s energy markets, increasing grid reliability, reducing costs for ratepayers, and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future.
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Advanced energy manufacturing in the U.S. is facing increased business uncertainty amid threats to undo the tax credits that have been fueling record investment. United’s Harry Godfrey spoke with The New York Times about how manufacturing companies look not only at tax programs for building new plants but also market demand for products when weighing future investments.
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RTO Insider reports that California state lawmakers have introduced a bill (SB 540) to implement "Step 2" of the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative. United's Leah Rubin Shen highlighted the reliability and cost-saving benefits of sharing resources across the West, commending the Pathways Launch Committee for their support of the bill.
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The Nevada Current reports that Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has acknowledged the positive impacts of federal programs and spending for the state, but despite this recognition, he has not actively defended these programs against federal rollbacks. United's Harry Godfrey emphasized the widespread uncertainty that the federal funding freezes have caused for both businesses and individuals alike, raising concerns about the future of advanced energy initiatives that have contributed to Nevada's economic growth.
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