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California Legislature Passes Common-Sense Surplus Interconnection Bill

Posted by Caroline Grace on Sep 5, 2025

Surplus Interconnection Bill (AB 1408) passed the California legislature and now awaits the Governor’s signature

SACRAMENTO, CA—As the California legislative session comes to a close, lawmakers have taken a step to tackle the state’s rising energy affordability crisis with the passage of a common-sense energy affordability bill that aims to improve reliability, lower costs, and build a cleaner, more resilient energy system for communities across the state.

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Topics: Press Releases, California

Virginia State Corporation Commission Protects Rooftop Solar in Appalachian Power Territory

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Aug 29, 2025

The Commission rejected Appalachian Power’s proposal, preserving Net Energy Metering for customer-owned solar 

RICHMOND, VA – Today  the Virginia State Corporation Commission rejected a proposal by Appalachian Power Company  that would have drastically reduced the value of customer-owned rooftop solar in their territory. By preserving the current net energy metering structure, the Commission protected a critical program that allows Virginians to generate their own clean energy and save on utility bills.
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Topics: Utility, Regulatory, Virginia, Press Releases, Shawn Kelly, Solar

U.S. Treasury Guidance Creates New Federal Red Tape for Clean Energy Projects

Posted by Adam Winer on Aug 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, national business group Advanced Energy United released a statement in response to newly proposed U.S. Treasury Department guidance about how energy projects can qualify for federal incentives. Heather O'Neill, President & CEO at Advanced Energy United, released the following statement:

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

New Jersey Governor Signs Legislation to Shine Light on Utility Votes at PJM

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Aug 15, 2025

The Garden State becomes latest to hold utilities accountable for decisions at PJM 

TRENTON, NJ – Today, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation to shine a light on how New Jersey’s utilities vote at PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator serving the state. The new law, passed with broad bipartisan support, ensures state officials and the public have access to key information about utilities’ positions on decisions that directly affect electric rates and clean energy progress by requiring New Jersey utilities to report how they vote on matters before PJM, and to explain how those votes align with state policy.  

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Topics: Utility, Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, New Jersey, Katie Mettle

Advanced Energy United Congratulates David Rosner on Being Named FERC Chair

Posted by Adam Winer on Aug 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, national business group Advanced Energy United congratulated David Rosner on his elevation to Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Caitlin Marquis, Managing Director at Advanced Energy United, released the following statement:

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Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, FERC

Joint Statement from ACP, ACORE, and United on DOE Grid Reliability and Security Protocol Rehearing Request

Posted by Adam Winer on Aug 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Clean Power Association (ACP), American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), and Advanced Energy United (United) , collectively released the following statement after submitting a joint rehearing request to urge the Department of Energy (DOE) to reevaluate their  recent protocol issued with the stated goal of identifying risk in grid reliability and security:
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Topics: Press Releases, Federal Priorities

Clean Energy Business Group Supports Governor Polis' Executive Leadership on Clean Energy Amid Federal Rollbacks

Posted by Caroline Grace on Aug 1, 2025

Colorado Governor’s leadership is a critical move to position Colorado to weather federal rollbacks and safeguard the state’s clean energy future 
 

DENVER, CO – Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued an executive letter aimed at accelerating the deployment of tax credit-eligible clean energy projects in Colorado.

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Topics: Press Releases, Emilie Olson, Colorado

PJM Auction Sends a Clear Signal: Build New Energy Resources Now

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Jul 22, 2025

Second consecutive year of high capacity auction prices highlights urgent need to fix interconnection delays and accelerate clean energy projects 

WASHINGTON, DC —The latest PJM capacity auction results make clear, for the second year running, that the PJM region desperately needs new generation, storage, and demand-side resources to meet growing electricity demand. But despite strong “build” signals from high prices, critical barriers are blocking projects from moving forward. Prices have once again increased in PJM , going up for most customers from $269.92/MW-day during the previous auction to $329.17/MW-day today, even though consumers were protected from an even more significant increase by the newly implemented price cap.
 
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Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, Jon Gordon

HData to Acquire Insight Engine

Posted by Adam Winer on Jul 22, 2025

Transaction Creates the Energy Industry’s Most Comprehensive Regulatory Intelligence Platform and Customer Community 
 
BIRMINGHAM, AL – HData, provider of regulatory data solutions, and Advanced Energy United, owner and operator of the Insight Engine software platform, today announced a deal to create the premier regulatory intelligence technology for the energy sector. Through this transaction, HData will acquire Insight Engine and establish the industry’s largest ecosystem of utilities, energy companies, regulators, corporates, power producers, consulting firms, financial institutions, software companies and advocates.
 
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Topics: Press Releases, Insight Engine

Advanced Energy United Congratulates David LaCerte on Nomination to FERC

Posted by Adam Winer on Jul 17, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, in response to the announcement that President Donald Trump is nominating David LaCerte to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Caitlin Marquis, Managing Director at Advanced Energy United, issued the following statement:

“Advanced Energy United congratulates David LaCerte on his nomination to FERC.

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Topics: Press Releases, FERC