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[Denver, October 14, 2015] – Public utility commissioners from across the Western states gathered today in Denver to discuss retail rate design for the 21st century in light of technology advancements, evolving customer expectations, and new state and federal policies. The gathering of 14 commissioners from 11 Western states (Alaska, Ariz., Calif., Colo., Hawaii, Idaho, Mont., N.M., Nev., Wash., and Utah) also discussed the future of energy storage and the related opportunities and issues for regulators to consider. Session topics were selected in advance by the commissioners.

An E&E News article addressing North Carolina’s dispute with EPA’s targets includes insider details on the state’s energy industry from AEE’s Vice President of Federal Policy, Arvin Ganesan:

[San Francisco, Oct. 7, 2015] – On the occasion of the signing of Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León’s bill, SB 350, by Governor Jerry Brown today, Advanced Energy Economy issued the following statement:

David Roberts, writing in Vox, published an extensive article on New York’s initiative to reform the state’s utility market and modernize its electric grid, Reforming the Energy Vision (REV). The article highlights AEE’s major efforts toward a 21st century energy system:

The Washington Post today published a story outlining the Pentagon’s plan to install a field of solar panels on the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia. Read AEE’s Vice President of Market Development, Matt Stanberry’s quote in the article:

Bloomberg Politics quotes Steve Chadima, discussing the effect of California’s energy mandate, SB30, on the oil industry, retailers and the utility market:

San Jose Mercury News outlines policy changes in California, as lawmakers confront higher efficiency standards under the SB30 mandates.  The article provides Steve Chadima’s commentary on the policy’s overall benefits to advanced technology research and development: 

[San Francisco, Sept. 11, 2015] – Following passage of Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León’s bill, SB 350, Advanced Energy Economy issued the following statement:

Politico Morning Energy details the "tense negotiations" between state and local officials over the details of SB350.  The article quotes Steve Chadima, among others:

This week, various AEE leaders were cited in several news publications that covered EPA’s final rule under Section 111(D) of the Clean Power Plan.  Check out the full coverage from these sources below: