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With the Ohio House refusing to accept a compromise to reform restrictive wind siting standards, wind development in Ohio remains at standstill 

                       

Richmond Times-Dispatch reports on AEE letter to Virginia gubernatorial candidates on the future of advanced energy, and creating an economy that allows it to thrive in the state of Virginia. From the story:

Greentech Media, reporting on assembly bill 1184, a bill designed to boost electric car sales in CA, quotes AEE SVP Steve Chadima. AEE is co-sponsoring the bill. From the article: 

            

Solar Industry Magazine covers AEE’s statement to the next Virginia governor, sent to both Republican nominee Ed Gillespie and Democratic nominee Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam. The letter outlines the executive actions that need to be taken in order to create an economy that takes advantage of advanced energy. From the article:

CA Gov. Jerry Brown is a leading for advanced energy. Nancy McFadden, the governor’s top aide, spoke at AEE’s Pathway to 2050 in late June, stating that CA’s cap and trade program is important and needs to be extended. From the story:

Richmond, Virginia, June 23, 2017 – Today, Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) announced it has delivered a policy memo to the Virginia gubernatorial campaigns of Republican nominee Ed Gillespie and Democratic nominee Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam outlining how advanced energy can transform the Virginia economy. The memo, “Advanced Energy Roadmap for Virginia: How the Next Governor Can Make Virginia’s Energy System More Secure, Clean, and Affordable—and Drive Economic Development,” outlines key executive actions and legislative priorities that will allow the next Governor to pursue an economic development agenda that takes full advantage of the potential of advanced energy. The identical memo was delivered yesterday to each campaign. “Advanced energy is already a major economic driver in Virginia, employing over 80,000 Virginians and driving billions of dollars in investment throughout the Commonwealth,” said J.R. Tolbert, Vice President of State Policy for AEE. “The next Governor should look to the advanced energy industry as a key partner in driving economic development from the coalfields of Southwest to the Shenandoah Valley and the Tidewater region. Advanced energy can deliver economic gains, greater grid reliability, and savings in energy costs. We look forward to continuing work with the Gillespie and Northam campaigns throughout the general election.”

Utility Dive presents an in-depth evaluation of the situation surrounding and leading to AEE/AWEA commissioned report, which was in response to request by DOE Sec. Rick Perry to conduct an internal study on the national electric grid. From the story:

InsideClimate News takes a look at DOE Sec. Rick Perry’s memo request for study on grid reliability, which suggests that the decline of coal and growth of renewable energy is negatively impacting grid reliability, and compares it to a recent AEE/AWEA funded study on the same topic. From the story:

Cleveland, Ohio, June 22, 2017 — Today, Advanced Energy Economy Institute (AEE Institute) convened a discussion with Ohio’s leading health providers, efficiency program and service providers, city officials, universities, and thought leaders to share their experiences saving energy and money by implementing effective energy efficiency programs. These conversations allow stakeholders to learn from efficiency leaders and help shape Ohio's policies to enhance the state's energy productivity for competitiveness and economic growth. 

The change will fix restrictive wind turbine siting standards, generate hundreds of jobs, and spur billions in private investments in the state

In advance of ‘Pathway to 2050’ conference, AEE member companies urged lawmakers to keep California going strong on advanced energy

In response to DOE study, AEE and AWEA commission the Analysis Group to conduct a study on whether renewables are making the energy mix less reliable. Results come back negative. From the story:

New analysis report from the Analysis Group shows that the changing mix of the energy sector will not hurt the reliability of energy for consumers. From the story: 

Arvin Ganesan, VP of Federal Policy at AEE, is quoted in response to AEE and AWEA funded Analysis Group study being released. From the story:

Gov. Rick Scott’s signing of SB90 will put in place property tax exemptions for commercial and residential properties that install solar, wind and geothermal energy source devices. AEE’s Associate Director of Energy Policy and Analysis Maria Robinson applauds the Governor’s action. From the story:

An AEE and AWEA funded survey conducted by the Analysis Group comes in advance of a DOE study that is anticipated to blame renewable energy for the decline in coal industry success. AEE CEO Graham Richard is quoted. From the story: 

An Analysis Group report, funded by AEE and AWEA jointly, shows that renewable energy sources are helping to make the energy grid more reliable and diverse. This combats the argument that advanced energy sources are hurting the coal industry, which is actually being affected by dropping prices in natural gas. From the story:

Greentech Media quotes AEE VP of State Policy, JR Tolbert, in response to Gov. Sandoval of NV vetoing RPS increase bill AB206. This bill would have increased NV RPS to 40% by 2030. From the story: 

Midwest Energy News cites AEE and AWEA funded study that shows coal power is declining due to market forces, specifically dropping prices in shale gas development. From the story:

In response to DOE study, AEE and AWEA commission the Analysis Group to conduct a study on whether renewables are making the energy mix less reliable. The result? Nope. From the story: 

Midwest Energy News cites AEE- and AWEA-funded study by Analysis Group that concludes coal power is declining due to market forces, specifically dropping prices in shale gas development. From the story:

In the discussion on whether wind and solar are the reason for decline in coal power, pv magazine quotes the AEE and AWEA funded study to show that it is in fact the growing natural gas industry and other market forces to blame. From the story:

  

Governor signs SB150 to reduce energy waste, rounding out Nevada legislation that will study storage deployment, and revise the state’s resource planning process, yet missed significant market opportunity by vetoing AB206, a bill to increase state’s renewables targets, business groups say.

In conflicts over jurisdiction of renewable resources and whether state-sourced resources can be added to the wholesale market, AEE’s petition stands as a central document. From the article:

Washington, D.C. – June 16, 2017 — Today, business group Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) applauded Florida Governor Rick Scott for signing into law Senate Bill 90 (SB 90), “Renewable Energy Source Devices,” which extends a property tax exemption for renewable energy installations, including solar, wind, and geothermal, on both commercial and residential properties. The legislation implements the Amendment 4 ballot initiative passed by Florida voters in the statewide primary last August, with 73 percent voting for approval, well above the 60 percent needed to adopt an amendment of the state constitution. Gov. Scott’s signature follows unanimous approval of SB 90 in both chambers of the Florida legislature. The legislation goes into effect July 1, 2017.

Mary Casillas Salas, mayor of Chula Vista, Calif., cites AEE's study on advanced energy jobs, and the potential benefits for cities who embrace them. From the commentary:

AB206, a bill to increase Nevada’s renewable portfolio standard, diversify the state’s energy mix, and create billions in market opportunities by 2030, passes the Senate, concurred to in the Assembly and sent to the Governor, business groups say

The San Francisco Chronicle exclusively used an AEE study to prove the sturdiness of the advanced energy sector.