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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.

      

A story in E&E News, “In N.D., hope and worry blow in the wind,” covers proposed wind farms in North Dakota. A quote from The Brattle Group 2015 report for AEE responds to concerns about grid operators and utilities. From the story:

A brief in Utility Dive, “Senators defend state energy policies in confirmation hearing for FERC, DOE nominees,” quotes FERC nominee Neil Chatterjee touting an AEE endorsement in response to a question on climate change. From the article:

As Corporate America’s demand for advanced energy increases, energy policy must keep up with technological innovation, business group says

As Nevada Assembly Bill (AB) 405 passes through the senate 38-2 (with two abstentions), AEE and our Nevada partner Clean Energy Project make a statement saying that there are three more bills to reach full assembly that would directly affect the solar industry. Those bills are expected to pass the senate. From the article: