With five commissioners set to serve, PURA will operate at an expanded capacity
HARTFORD, CT –
Today, Advanced Energy United congratulates Gov. Ned Lamont on his nominations of Janice Beecher, Holly Cheeseman, Everett Smith, and Thomas Wiehl to serve as commissioners of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and applauded his decision to designate Wiehl as chairperson.
“Governor Lamont’s nominees bring a strong mix of regulatory, consumer, and industry experience to PURA at a pivotal moment for Connecticut’s energy future,” said
Advanced Energy United Connecticut Policy Lead Kat Burnham.
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Energy prices are at record highs and will rise again in 2026. Legislators must pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act to prevent future increases.
SPRINGFIELD, IL—Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Illinois Solar Energy and Storage Association (ISEA), the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), and Advanced Energy United applauded the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for approving key updates to the 2024 – 2026 Illinois Power Agency’s Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (LTRRPP) to expand solar capacity and protect Illinois consumers from rising energy costs.
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The Los Angeles Times reports on the close of the California 2025 legislative session and Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of AB 740, a bill that would have directed the state’s energy agencies to create an implementation plan for virtual power plants. The article quotes United's Edson Perez, who called the veto a huge missed opportunity that would have lowered costs.
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The Center Square reports on the core issues driving demands by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and others for greater state influence and reform in the governance of PJM Interconnection. The article quotes United's Jon Gordon, who emphasized United's support for increased state engagement and advocacy at PJM to ensure the provision of affordable, safe, and reliable electricity for the region's residents and businesses.
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Stateline reports that Western states are moving closer to creating a regional electricity market following the passage of California's AB 825. The article quotes United's Leah Rubin Shen talking about the benefits of joining such a market, including sharing resources more efficiently, lowering costs, and improving grid reliability across the West.
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Houston Public Media reports on a recent virtual Reliable Grid Project media briefing, where industry experts emphasized the importance of renewables to meet growing electricity demand across Texas. Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance Executive Director Matthew Boms spoke to the benefits of wind, solar, and battery storage in bolstering Texas' grid.
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Canary Media reports that Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a series of virtual power plant bills, AB 44, AB 740, and SB 541, despite strong bipartisan support in the California legislature. The article quotes United's Edson Perez, who said this was a huge missed opportunity to tap the value of rooftop solar, batteries, and EVs that could cut costs and boost grid reliability.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Advanced Energy United congratulated Laura Swett and David LaCerte on their Senate confirmation to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Caitlin Marquis, Managing Director at Advanced Energy United, issued the following statement:
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POLITICO reports on Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing AB 44, a bill that would have streamlined how utilities use distributed energy resources (DERs) and take advantage of existing VPP programs. The article quotes United's Edson Perez, who said that this was a huge missed opportunity to advance common-sense policy that would have lowered costs, strengthened the grid, and unlocked the full potential of advanced energy.
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Energy prices are at record highs and will rise again in 2026. Legislators must pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act to prevent future increases.
ILLINOIS—Illinois clean energy advocates are calling on the Illinois General Assembly to pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA) during the legislature’s October veto session to help protect families and businesses from rising energy costs. Numerous studies and real-world examples from other states demonstrate that provisions in CRGA will provide both immediate and long-term energy savings for Illinois.
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