Study found with time-of-use rates households could cut bills and ease grid strain
BOSTON, MA — New research released today by Advanced Energy United finds that smarter electric rate design could significantly reduce energy bills for Massachusetts households that switch from gas furnace heating to clean electric heat pumps.
The report, prepared by Advanced Energy United and Demand Side Analytics, “Massachusetts Study on Time-Varying Rate Design to Enable Electrification,” found switching to “time-of-use” electric rates, where electricity costs less during off-peak hours when demand on the grid is low, can eliminate cost-barriers to electrification, and even save households money.
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New York’s newly passed 2026 budget positions the state to capture the economic benefits of electrified transportation and building decarbonization
ALBANY, NY – The New York State Legislature has passed its 2026 budget, including provisions that prioritize cost-saving clean energy policies that will drive investment, minimize cost to New Yorkers, and modernize the grid. The budget delivers key clean energy investments, funding electric school buses, expanded electric vehicle (EV) charging, and efforts to decarbonize buildings across the state.
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In an opinion piece for Crain's Chicago Business, United's Samarth Medakkar and Climate Control Group’s Joe Parsons highlight the cost savings and grid benefits of geothermal heating and cooling, urging lawmakers to expand access to these proven technologies by passing House Bills 3399 and 3609.
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SB 5995 aims to modernize the grid and lower costs for consumers
ALBANY, NY – Today, New York Senator Leroy Comrie introduced legislation, Senate Bill 5995, to integrate New York’s gas and electric energy planning process and save consumers money – ensuring our utilities are making only the investments that are most cost-effective, forward-thinking, and aligned with the state’s clean energy goals. Under the bill, Public Service Commission (PSC) must establish an integrated energy system planning protocol that considers both gas and electric system investments together to preventwasteful and unnecessary spending, protect against over-or under-building, maximize efficiency, and ensure grid reliability at the lowest possible cost to ratepayers.
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Advanced Energy United commends Gov. Kathy Hochul for her continued leadership in advancing New York's clean energy future, outlined in her 2025 State of the State address
ALBANY, NY – Today’s New York State of the State address highlighted key clean energy initiatives, including the largest climate investmentin New York state history.The governor’s plan spans several different sectors and includes retrofitting homes and incentivizing the installation of heat pumps.
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