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Virginia AEE Applauds Gov. Northam’s Plan to Apply VW Settlement Funds to Electrification of Transit Buses

Capitol Weekly published this opinion piece written by Amisha Rai, Senior Director of California Policy at AEE, recommending how California’s next governor can harness the power of advanced energy. Link to the full article here and AEE’s California Gov. Candidates’ policy scorecard here.

RTO Insider covered the Organization of MISO States’ 2018 Annual Meeting, quoting AEE’s Jeff Denis on how the current system has evolved as distributed energy resources (DERs) have expanded. Link to the full article here. 

This Washington Examiner piece discusses the shift in tone in Republican’s support of advanced energy technologies and the accompanying jobs. AEE’s perspective is included, quoting Dylan Reed, Head of Congressional Affairs.

Inside INdiana Business covered the appointment of Caryl Auslander as the new program director for Indiana AEE. Link to the full article here, AEE’s Press statement here and the Indiana Jobs Fact Sheet here.

More Indiana Workers in Advanced Energy than in Auto Parts Manufacturing; Double Those at Grocery Stores — 6% Growth Expected in 2018

The Washington Examiner covered the release of AEE’s gubernatorial scorecards in 9 states. AEE’s perspective is included, quoting J.R. Tolbert, vice president of market development.

This Utility Dive Brief covers AEE’s newly released online scorecards to show where candidates for governor stand on a range of advanced energy policy priorities in nine key states. AEE’s J.R. Tolbert, Vice President, State Policy is quoted. Link to the full article here. See AEE’s press statement here. Excerpts of the Utility Dive story are below:

AEE Releases Tracking of Gubernatorial Candidates on Advanced Energy Policies in Nine Key State Races

The Nevada Independent reported on AEE’s newly released online scorecards that show where Nevada Gubernatorial candidates stand on a range of advanced energy policy priorities. Link to the full article here. See AEE’s press statement here. 

Greentech Media covered implications of the California Public Utilities Commission’s newly approved proposal to increase the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment paid to utilities when customers leave to source renewable energy under the state’s Direct Access Program. AEE’s insight is included. Link to the full article here.

This Solar Builder piece highlights AEE’s recently released EV 101 Issue Briefto highlight key areas state regulators should consider given the potentially rapid electrification of the nation’s vehicle fleet. Link to full Solar Builder article here. See AEE’s full EV Issue Brief here. Excerpts of the Solar Builderstory are below:

This Solar Builder piece discusses Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s newly released 2018 Virginia Energy Plan and highlights policy suggestions made by Virginia Advanced Energy Economy. Link to the full article here. See Virginia AEE’s Oct. 2 statement here. Excerpts of the Solar Builderstory are below:

This GreentechMedia piece examines what SB 237 means for the future of Direct Access in California for commercial and institutional customers as well as regulators. AEE’s perspective is included, quoting both Amisha Rai, senior director of California policy and Caitlin Marquis, federal and state policy manager on how the bill evolved, its impact, and implications for the next Calif. Governor. Link to the full article here.

Virginia Advanced Energy Economy Hails Governor Northam’s Energy Plan

AEE Applauds Gov. Brown for Enacting Suite of Laws to Accelerate California's Advanced Energy Leadership  Bills supported by AEE members will expand the state's market for distributed energy resources, EV charging infrastructure, the range of clean fleet vehicles, the Direct Access program for clean energy, energy efficiency for agriculture and industry, microgrids and technologies to improve grid resilience.

 This Energy Manager Today piece highlights AEE’s statement applauding Calif. Governor Jerry Brown for signing a suite of bills that will accelerate clean energy and solidify the state’s leadership in this growth sector.