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"Something remarkable is happening in western Pennsylvania," AEE CEO Graham Richard writes in a column published by Smart Grid News. "Civic, business, and philanthropic leaders have come together to write a new story for Pittsburgh. In that new story, the city that steel built is turning into a smart city. In the process, Pittsburgh is applying cutting-edge technology to century-old infrastructure assets to jump from rust-belt decline to vibrant 21st century urban growth."

Fierce Energy today featured AEE in a story on the support of Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León’s SB 350 bill that AEE representatives showed at the California State Capitol. AEE believes the bill can create jobs and drive economic growth in California.  The article also describes AEE’s priorities for the 2015-16 legislation session.  From the article:

The New York Times published a piece highlighting the EPA's Clean Power Plan entitled "U.S. Unveils Measures to Encourage Solar Power Use." The piece, written by Gardiner Harris, quotes AEE's Vice President of Market Development Matt Stanberry and several AEE member companies. [T]he price of solar power dropped 78 percent between 2009 and 2014 while the price of wind power dropped 58 percent during that same time period. Wind is now among the cheapest sources of power in the United States, with solar not far behind. The development of hydraulic fracturing, a form of drilling that efficiently releases natural gas, has also led to a rapid increase in the amount of natural gas generated in the United States and a plunge in its price.As a result, 90 percent of the electrical generating capacity added in the United States between 2012 and 2014 was either natural gas, wind or solar, according to Matt Stanberry, vice president of market development at Advanced Energy Economy, a trade association.“If you look at the last five to 10 years, those are the technologies that are rapidly growing and are now dominating the market anyway,” Mr. Stanberry said.

In a story from E&E News [subscription required], Debra Kahn details carbon-trading discussions from California Air Resources Board Chairwoman, among others, at AEE’s Pathway to 2050 Conference on August 20.  From the article:

Megawatt Daily (subscription required) highlights the new generation of technology business leaders and policy advocates united under SB 350.  The article, “Clean energy leaders tout Calif. ’50-50-50’ plan,” identifies AEE’s Graham Richard as a leading authority in California’s advanced energy market: 

The San Diego Union-Tribune published a comprehensive report detailing AEEI’s support for new policies that encourage the growth of advanced energy technology products and services in California. In the article, Vice President Steve Chadima challenges the state’s outdated infrastructure:

Utility-industry working group says California’s goals, changing technologies call for new utility business models, new products for customers

The Phoenix Business Journal article addresses the Clean Power Plan’s influence on Arizona’s infrastructure.  The state coverage includes Amanda Ormond’s positive assessment of this national policy and its unique investment in localized solutions.

[Washington, D.C. – August 3, 2015]: Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), a national business association, issued the following statements from Malcolm Woolf, Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule for carbon emissions from the electric power sector:

[Washington, DC – August 3, 2015]: Advanced Energy Economy issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule for carbon emissions from the electric power sector:

[Washington, DC – August 3, 2015]: Advanced Energy Economy issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule for carbon emissions from the electric power sector: