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Clean Energy Business Industry Voices Strong Support for Pathways Initiative

Posted by Caroline Grace on Mar 12, 2025

Clean energy advocates show support at the California Senate Energy Utilities and Communications Committee

SACRAMENTO, CAToday, the California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee held an informational hearing on the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative. During the hearing, policymakers heard a broad range of perspectives from California stakeholderson the creation of a new regional organization to oversee energy market functions.   

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Topics: Press Releases, Western RTO, California, Edson Perez

New Mexico House Passes Distribution System Planning Bill

Posted by Caroline Grace on Mar 8, 2025

House Bill 13, a bill that will modernize New Mexico’s energy distribution system, passed the House Floor

SANTA FE, NM—House Bill (HB) 13, also known as Power Up New Mexico, sponsored by Representative Hochman-Vigil, passed the House Floor today and now moves to the Senate.

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Topics: Press Releases, New Mexico, Michael Barrio

New Mexico House Passes Advanced Grid Technology Act

Posted by Caroline Grace on Mar 5, 2025

House Bill 93, a bill designed to accelerate the transition to clean energy, reduce electricity congestion, and lower costs for consumers, passes the House and now moves to Senate

SANTA FE, NM—House Bill (HB) 93, also known as the Advanced Grid Technology Act, sponsored by Representative Kristina Ortez, passed the House Floor today. The bill now moves to the Senate. The bill lays a foundation for a stronger, more resilient, and more efficient electric grid.

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Topics: Press Releases, New Mexico, Transmission, Michael Barrio

Advanced Energy United Applauds Pathways Bill, Which Will Expand Energy Markets, Lower Costs, and Enhance Grid Reliability for California

Posted by Caroline Grace on Feb 20, 2025

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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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, Western RTO, California, Edson Perez

New CA Bill Improves Electricity Affordability by Using Virtual Power Plants

Posted by Caroline Grace on Feb 18, 2025

Businesses and community advocates are championing AB 740 to support long-term electricity affordability solutions through virtual power plants.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, California Assemblymember John Harabedian introduced a new bill that will allow Californians to leverage proven low-cost energy solutions to help prevent dangerous blackouts and strengthen our power grid amidst growing electricity demand.

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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, California, Edson Perez, Virtual Power Plants

New Report Shows Positive Benefits for California from Greater Western Market Participation

Posted by Caroline Grace on Jan 28, 2025

Study shows that a larger and more diverse day-ahead market will provide greater economic benefits for Californians.

SACRAMENTO, CA—A new study was presented today by the Brattle Group for the California Energy Commission (CEC) that evaluates the economic benefits and reliability impacts of the day-ahead market footprint on California customers.

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Topics: Press Releases, Western RTO, California

Amidst Wildfire Crisis, California Budget Should Prioritize Energy Resilience and Clean Energy Programs

Posted by Caroline Grace on Jan 10, 2025

Governor Newsom unveils 2025-26 state budget, which misses clean energy opportunities

SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, Governor Newsom and his administration unveiled California’s 2025-26 $322 billion budget. Despite touting no deficits, the budget notably misses opportunities to significantly increase funding for energy resilience and clean energy by effectively leveraging the $10 billion in climate bond (Proposition 4) funds in addition to General Fund investments.

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Topics: Press Releases, California

California Energy Leaders Embrace Regional Markets

Posted by Caroline Grace on Nov 22, 2024

California Clean Energy Business Representatives, Environmental Advocates, and Community Choice Aggregators express support for the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative Step 2 Proposal

Today, the West-Wide Governance Pathways Launch Committee voted to approve the final version of its Step 2 Proposal issued in mid-November. Step 2 proposes establishing a new, independent Regional Organization (RO) to oversee Western energy markets. The RO will provide fully independent governance for the Western Energy Imbalance Market and Extended Day-Ahead Market, while CAISO will remain the market operator.

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Topics: Press Releases, Western RTO, California

California Voters Pass Proposition 4 to Tackle Climate Crisis

Posted by Caroline Grace on Nov 6, 2024

SACRAMENTO, CA—Californians voted to pass Proposition 4, the Climate Bond, in response to the increasing threat of wildfires, water pollution, and extreme heat. The measure is designed to advance clean energy, ensure access to clean drinking water, and support environmental protection programs that will bolster community resiliency and response time from these climate-related disasters.  

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Topics: Press Releases, California, Edson Perez

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Address Skyrocketing Energy Bills

Posted by Caroline Grace on Oct 30, 2024

Advanced Energy United urges state leaders to take a careful approach to reevaluating clean energy programs that prioritize long-term affordability solutions.

SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to address skyrocketing energy bills. The order instructs state agencies to eliminate underperforming programs in an effort to control rate increases for customers and maintain the state’s clean energy goals.

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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, California