WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court, in issuing a ruling in the case of LOPER BRIGHT ENTERPRISES v. RAIMONDO, announced it has overturned the judicial Chevron Doctrine.
Overturning Chevron Doctrine Subverts Government’s Role in America’s Energy Transition
Topics: Federal Policy, Press Releases, Heather O'Neill
Rhode Island Gov. McKee Signs Energy Storage Act into Law
Bill sponsors Sen. Euer and Rep. Handy join Advanced Energy United in applauding landmark moment for Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, RI – Last night, Governor Daniel McKee signed the 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act into law, a landmark moment in Rhode Island's journey to a 100% clean energy future. Led by Senator Dawn Euer and Representative Arthur Handy, the Act puts Rhode Island’s energy system in a strengthened position.
Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, Kat Burnham, Rhode Island
Capitol Weekly: California Is Ignoring a Key Solution To Soaring Rates and Blackouts
In an opinion column featured in Capitol Weekly, United's Edson Perez discusses how embracing DERs, including EVs and rooftop solar and storage, can provide significant resilience and cost savings for California's energy grid.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California
FERC To Consider New Requirements for Transmission Providers to Use Dynamic Line Ratings
Dynamic Line Ratings use sensors to determine how much electricity a transmission line can safely transmit
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced an advanced notice of a proposed rulemaking aimed at guiding transmission providers to implement Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR), a technology that determines the true, real-time capacity of a power line.
Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, Caitlin Marquis, FERC
California’s Budget Deal Doesn’t Prioritize Clean Air or Grid Resiliency
State leaders severely cut clean energy and transportation programs
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the California legislature passed a package of bills reflecting a final budget deal reached with Governor Newsom. This agreement makes cuts of over $1 billion to critical clean energy and clean transportation programs that make our grid more resilient, improve air quality, and support good paying in-state jobs. The budget cuts can be found in Assembly Bill 107 and in this legislative report.
Topics: Press Releases, California, Edson Perez
RealClear Pennsylvania: The Time to Prepare for the EV Transition in Pennsylvania is Now
In an opinion column featured in RealClear Pennsylvania United's Nick Bibby urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass House Bill 1240, which would require utilities to plan for electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support the growing demand for EVs and protect Pennsylvania consumers.
Topics: United In The News, Pennsylvania, Electric Vehicles, Nick Bibby
Nevada Current: NV Energy Seeks to Prematurely Recover Costs of $4.2 Billion Transmission Line
The Nevada Current covers NV Energy’s request for its Greenlink transmission project and its latest Integrated Resource Plan which proposes substantial investments in gas peaker plants and renewable energy projects.Brian Turner of Advanced Energy United criticizes NV Energy for its lack of transparency, alleging opaque practices that could lead to higher costs for customers.
Topics: United In The News, Nevada, Brian Turner
Rhode Island Powers Up: New Energy Storage Legislation to Transform Grid
Rhode Island’s General Assembly passed the 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act last night
PROVIDENCE, RI – Advanced Energy United, the national clean energy business association, celebrates the passage of the 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act. This landmark legislation, passed last night, marks a pivotal step in Rhode Island’s journey toward a resilient, 100% clean electricity future.
Topics: Press Releases, Kat Burnham, Rhode Island
KVUE: Texas Power Grid Operator Predicts Power Demand Will Nearly Double by 2030
Texas news station KVUE covers a recent forecast by The Electric Reliability Council of Texas that states power demand in the region will nearly double by 2030. The story quotes Matt Boms of Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (United's Texas state chapter), who emphasized the importance of distributed energy resources for grid reliability during a Texas Senate Business & Commerce committee hearing.
Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms
Advanced Energy United Congratulates New FERC Nominees on Senate Confirmation
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Advanced Energy United congratulated David Rosner, Judy Chang, and Lindsay See for being confirmed by the U.S. Senate to join the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Topics: Federal Policy, Press Releases, Caitlin Marquis, FERC
FERC Order No. 1920 “provides states with an opportunity to lead” says Advanced Energy United
WASHINGTON, DC - A few states and entities have filed rehearing requests seeking to undo the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) decision to improve the rules for how the U.S. plans and pays for long-distance transmission lines. The filings appear to reflect a misunderstanding about how FERC Order No. 1920 will impact states. Rather than sideline the states, as the filings suggest, the FERC order provides a new, formalized process by which states have a role in transmission planning.
Topics: Federal Policy, Press Releases, Amisha Rai, FERC
Utility Dive: NV Energy Proposes 400 MW Gas Peakers, More Than 1 GW Each of Solar, Storage in 2024 IRP
Utility Dive covers NV Energy's 2024 IRP proposing more than 1,000 MW of each solar and storage, as well as the construction of 400MW of gas peakers. The story quotes United's Brian Turner, who finds NV Energy's IRP encouraging in its approach to demand and system planning but disappointing in its resource procurement.
Topics: United In The News, Nevada, Brian Turner
NV Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan Fails to Protect Consumers
NV Energyproposing over 400MW of new gas on top of 500MW of gas approved less than three months ago.
CARSON CITY, NV — National business association Advanced Energy United expressed alarm that NV Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) proposes to increase the utility’s exposure to unreliable, expensive, and risky out-of-state gas, while underutilizing made-in-Nevada renewable energy and virtual power plants.
Topics: Press Releases, Nevada, Brian Turner
Canary Media: A Western US Energy Market Would Boost Clean Energy. Will It Happen?
Canary Media covers recent developments, potential benefits, and regulatory hurdles related to the creation of a regional Western RTO. The story quotes United's Brian Turner, who highlights the importance of establishing a cohesive energy market in the West.
Topics: United In The News, Western RTO, California, Brian Turner
Bipartisan GEO Act Would Accelerate Adoption of Promising Geothermal Energy
National business association Advanced Energy United endorses GEO Act
WASHINGTON, DC – The Geothermal Energy Optimization (GEO) Act was recently proposed by a bipartisan group of Senators with the goal of accelerating the adoption of geothermal energy nationwide. Geothermal energy has the potential to be an important part of America’s growing advanced energy resource mix, alongside energy efficiency, energy storage, solar, and wind.
Topics: Federal Policy, Press Releases, Manufacturing, Harrison Godfrey
Canary Media: California Budget Cuts Could Decimate Key Virtual Power Plant Programs
Canary Media reports on California's proposed budget cuts to critical clean energy programs that would prevent blackouts and promote a cleaner, more resilient energy grid. United's Edson Perez is quoted urging policymakers to reconsider these funding cuts and emphasizing the importance of these programs.
Topics: United In The News, California, Edson Perez
Gov. Youngkin's Clean Cars Rollback Will Limit Virginians' Choices for New Vehicles
Governor's action echoes other moves to obstruct the General Assembly
RICHMOND, VA — Today, Virginia’s Governor and the Office of the Attorney General announced an opinion that suggests that Virginia is not obligated to comply with the newest update to Advanced Clean Car Standards. This announcement runs counter to a statement by Attorney General Miyares in 2022 and is a willful misinterpretation of the legislation passed in 2021.
Topics: Virginia, Press Releases, Electric Vehicles, Kim Jemaine
E&E News: Western Market That Could Boost Renewables Moves Forward
E&E News reports on NV Energy's intent to join the California Independent System Operator Extended Day Ahead Market. United's Leah Rubin Shen is quoted on the several benefits of NV Energy joining a single electricity market.
Topics: United In The News, Leah Rubin Shen, Western RTO, Nevada
The Nevada Independent: Why NV Energy Wants to Triple Northern Nevada’s Base Rates
The Nevada Independent reports on NV Energy's proposed base service charge increase. If approved, NV Energy will have the highest fixed charge in the nation. Quoted in the article, United's Emilie Olson and Sheila Hallstrom speak out against the dangers of a fixed charge and how this will increase Nevadan's electricity bills.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Emilie Olson, Nevada, Sheila Hallstrom