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Maryland Gov. Moore Signs Utility Transparency and Accountability Act, Bringing Needed Sunshine to Utilities’ Role in PJM Decision-Making

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on May 13, 2025

New law requires Maryland utilities to disclose votes at regional grid operator PJM, improving public oversight and ensuring alignment with state energy goals. 

ANNAPOLIS, MD – In a landmark move, Gov. Wes Moore signed the Utility Transparency and Accountability Act into law today, making Maryland the first state to require its utilities to publicly disclose how they vote at PJM Interconnection, the powerful regional grid operator that makes decisions affecting energy costs, reliability, and clean energy deployment across 13 states. 

The legislation, sponsored by Del. Lorig Charkoudian and Sen. Katie Fry Hester, received bipartisan support and backing from a broad coalition of clean energy industry advocates, consumer groups, and local business voices. 

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Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, Katie Mettle

Advanced Energy United Warns Tax Package Will Lead to Higher Costs and Threatens America’s Energy Supply

Posted by Amey Bruno on May 12, 2025

Advanced Energy United urges bipartisan support for policies driving affordable, reliable energy and economic growth.

 

WASHINGTON, DC — Today Advanced Energy United’s CEO Heather O’Neill issued the following statement in response to the release of the House Ways and Means Committee full reconciliation proposal, which includes a range of concerning changes to important tax policies that support American energy projects:

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Topics: Press Releases, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities

New Massachusetts Report from Advanced Energy United: Smarter Rates Can Unlock Savings for Electrifying Homes

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on May 12, 2025

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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Topics: Regulatory, Press Releases, Sarah Steinberg, Shawn Kelly, Building Electrification

In New York State Budget, Bright Spots for Electric Vehicles and Clean Heating

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on May 9, 2025

  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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Topics: Press Releases, Electric Vehicles, Electric school buses, New York, Kristina Persaud, Building Electrification

Colorado Legislature Passes NextGen Highways Bill, Unlocking More Transmission Development in the State

Posted by Caroline Grace on May 7, 2025

HB25-1292 will open existing state highway rights-of-way for electric transmission lines, helping meet Colorado’s growing demand for clean, reliable energy

DENVER, CO—Today, the Colorado Legislature has officially passed HB 25-1292, known as the “NextGen Highways” bill, marking a major step forward in modernizing Colorado’s electric transmission infrastructure. The bill now heads to Governor Jared Polis’ desk for signature.

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Topics: Press Releases, Colorado, Emilie Olson, Transmission

Smart Grid, Smart Move: Virginia Governor Greenlights Virtual Power Plant Pilot

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on May 2, 2025

 

The Community Energy Act (HB 2346/SB 1100) makes way for community-powered clean energy, cutting costs and boosting reliability 

RICHMOND, VA — Today, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed the Community Energy Act (HB 2346/SB 1100) into law. The new law directs Dominion Energy to launch a 450-megawatt virtual power plant pilot, allowing homes and businesses to aggregate solar panels, batteries, EV chargers, and smart devices into a flexible grid resource that can reduce peak demand, lower electricity costs, and improve grid reliability. 

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Topics: Virginia, Press Releases, Jim Purekal, Virtual Power Plants

California Judiciary Committee Advances Pathways Bill

Posted by Caroline Grace on Apr 30, 2025

Judiciary Committee passes SB 540 11 to 0 vote with new amendments that further safeguard California’s clean energy leadership and consumer protections

SACRAMENTO, CA—The Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 540 by a vote of 11 to 0, advancing legislation that continues to balance diverse stakeholder priorities while creating a pathway to reliable and affordable clean energy. SB 540 creates a framework for regional energy coordination that expands clean energy deployment, preserves California’s clean energy goals, and protects state authority. 

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Topics: Press Releases, Leah Rubin Shen, Western RTO, California

Texas Approves First-Ever High Voltage Transmission Lines to Power Growing Demand

Posted by Alissa Rivera on Apr 24, 2025

PUCT vote marks major step toward a more modern, reliable, and efficient grid

AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA) applauds the Public Utility Commission of Texas’ (PUCT) historic vote to build the state’s first-ever 765-kilovolt (kV) high voltage transmission lines—ushering in a new era of grid modernization for the Lone Star State.  

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Topics: Press Releases, Texas, Energy Efficiency

California Assembly Energy Committee Recognizes Potential in Virtual Power Plants and Advances Key Bills

Posted by Caroline Grace on Apr 23, 2025

Virtual power plant bills, Assembly Bills 740 and 44, advance in committee, now head to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the California Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously that would encourage the use of cleaner, faster, and more affordable power to meet the state's peak electricity demand. Both bills help support Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), which are made up of small-scale energy resources found in homes and businesses, like smart thermostats, home batteries, and electric vehicles. These resources can shift, store, and deliver clean energy during times of peak demand, reducing stress on the grid.

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Topics: Press Releases, California, Edson Perez, Virtual Power Plants

RESET and PRESS: Pennsylvania Introduces Clean Energy Bills to Power Up the Economy

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Apr 23, 2025

PRESS would increase Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) to 35% by 2035 while RESET would modernize and streamline energy siting to meet skyrocketing electricity demand. 

HARRISBURG, PA – As part of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Lightning Plan, Pennsylvania is moving forward on the clean energy future with the introduction of the Reliable Energy Siting and Electric Transition Board (RESET) and reintroduction of the Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Standards and Sustainability (PRESS) Act, two game-changing bills that will supercharge the state’s economy, lower costs, and put Pennsylvania on the map as a leader in clean energy.  

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Topics: Press Releases, Pennsylvania, Permitting and Siting, Chris D'Agostino