WASHINGTON, July 28, 2021 – National business group Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) released the following statement after the United States Senate voted to proceed with a bipartisan infrastructure bill:

“The advanced energy industry applauds today’s forward progress on investments in our nation’s infrastructure, including investments in advanced energy infrastructure,” said Leah Rubin Shen, director at AEE. “The inclusion in today’s bipartisan agreement of funding to modernize our electric grid, build new transmission, and electrify our transportation system is a critical first step that sends a clear signal that policymakers recognize that advanced energy is a core component of our nation’s infrastructure and future economic prosperity.”

New report from AEE finds investing in cleaner energy technologies in New Mexico would create nearly 800,000 jobs and save New Mexicans almost $6 billion annually on energy costs

SANTA FE, July 28, 2021 – National business group Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) released a new report today that adds up the benefits of a potential federal stimulus package for New Mexico’s advanced energy sector. According to the report, a federal investment of $20 billion would deliver a nearly six-fold return for the state, adding $117 billion to the GSP (gross state product). The investment would also save consumers, municipalities, and businesses almost $6 billion on energy costs every year for decades to come and create 796,000 industry jobs (measured in job-years) for New Mexicans.

Washington Examiner summarized potential issues with interstate transmission that could deter the Biden administration’s clean energy goals. Read snippets below and the full article here. Read Denver Gazette’s coverage here.

President Joe Biden’s success in pursuing 100% carbon-free power by 2035 could come down to wires.

A new economic analysis finds a targeted $25 billion stimulus in Ohio's advanced energy sector would create nearly 1.7 million jobs for Ohioans and add $260 billion to the state economy—a 10-fold return on investment.

COLUMBUS, July 21, 2021 – Today, national business association Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) released a report quantifying the benefits of advanced energy investment for Ohio. The report found that investing $25 billion from potential federal stimulus in advanced energy technologies* would create 1.7 million new jobs for Ohioans (measured in job-years), save Ohio consumers $13 billion annually, generate $14 billion in annual tax revenue, and add $264 billion to GSP (gross state product).

“Federal investment in advanced energy could reset Ohio’s energy pathway by spurring new investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and energy storage. These investments would benefit families and businesses, as well as the state’s economy overall,” said J.R. Tolbert, a managing director at Advanced Energy Economy. “Targeted stimulus applied to advanced energy has the potential to produce a 10-fold return on investment, while creating good paying local jobs.”

E&E News summarized FERC’s newest transmission reforms and their potential effects, quoting AEE’s Jeff Dennis. Read snippets below and the full article here.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission took a long-awaited step yesterday toward ushering in grid reforms that could dramatically speed up renewable energy growth and help advance the Biden administration’s zero-carbon electricity goals.

Economic analysis finds $20 billion in targeted stimulus investment would have a seven-fold impact, increasing Virginia’s gross state product and adding nearly 840,000 new jobs.

RICHMOND, June 14, 2021 – Today, national business group Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) released an economic assessment that found $20 billion in public investments across a range of advanced energy technologies* would increase Virginia's gross state product (GSP) by nearly $134 billion. This level of targeted stimulus would attract $49 billion in complementary private investment, save customers $6.4 billion annually, and add 838,000 jobs, measured in job-years, for Virginians.

Arizona Daily Star ran an op-ed by AEE’s Shelby Stults calling for the state's utility regulatory body to pass stronger policies in support of advanced energy businesses. Read snippets below and the full article here.

Arizona is poised to become the next domestic manufacturing hub, but growth is not guaranteed. Right now, businesses are watching closely as state regulators debate updates to state energy policy.

KRON4 summarized the reasons for power supply issues in the west, quoting AEE’s Leah Rubin Shen. Read snippets below and the full article here. Read Fox40’s coverage here.

(KTXL) – With California’s electric grid operator issuing more frequent Power Alerts lately, local energy experts are offering insight as to why the state is facing power supply issues.

Transition Virginia interviewed AEE’s Harry Godfrey on the Virginia Clean Economy Act and its effect on the renewable energy market. Listen to the segment here.

Utility Dive summarized FERC’s search for a replacement for outgoing Commissioner Chatterjee (former AEE staffer Maria Duaime Robinson among top picks), quoting AEE’s Jeff Dennis. Read snippets below and the full article here.

As the clock ticks down on Commissioner Neil Chatterjee's time at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the task of finding a replacement commissioner is growing more urgent for industry and environmental groups. But in Congress, the appointment is being less closely watched than by the industry, despite its potential to accelerate Democratic priorities on renewables integration, fossil fuel infrastructure and more, according to one Democratic representative.