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Governor signs SB150 to reduce energy waste, rounding out Nevada legislation that will study storage deployment, and revise the state’s resource planning process, yet missed significant market opportunity by vetoing AB206, a bill to increase state’s renewables targets, business groups say.

Washington, D.C. – June 16, 2017 — Today, business group Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) applauded Florida Governor Rick Scott for signing into law Senate Bill 90 (SB 90), “Renewable Energy Source Devices,” which extends a property tax exemption for renewable energy installations, including solar, wind, and geothermal, on both commercial and residential properties. The legislation implements the Amendment 4 ballot initiative passed by Florida voters in the statewide primary last August, with 73 percent voting for approval, well above the 60 percent needed to adopt an amendment of the state constitution. Gov. Scott’s signature follows unanimous approval of SB 90 in both chambers of the Florida legislature. The legislation goes into effect July 1, 2017.

AB206, a bill to increase Nevada’s renewable portfolio standard, diversify the state’s energy mix, and create billions in market opportunities by 2030, passes the Senate, concurred to in the Assembly and sent to the Governor, business groups say

      

As Corporate America’s demand for advanced energy increases, energy policy must keep up with technological innovation, business group says

Five bills speeding through the legislature will spur industry growth by reducing energy waste, studying storage deployment, and revising the state’s resource planning process, business groups say

Washington, D.C., May 24, 2017 — Tomorrow, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing to consider the nominations of Neil Chatterjee and Rob Powelson to serve as commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). AEE’s VP of Federal Affairs, Arvin Ganesan, released the statement below in support of Neil Chatterjee’s nomination. AEE also has a long-standing relationship with Mr. Powelson, in his roles as commissioner of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, but he was unable to meet with AEE, which is necessary for a formal endorsement, prior to tomorrow’s confirmation hearing.

The bill, AB206, would increase the Silver State’s renewable portfolio standard to 50% by 2030, up from 25% by 2025, creating a $5B market opportunity, business groups say

Richmond, Va., May 16, 2017 — In response to Governor McAuliffe’s announcement to initiate a regulatory process that will lead to grid modernization and accelerate the transition to a more secure, clean, and affordable grid, J.R. Tolbert, vice president of state policy for business group Advanced Energy Economy, released the following statement: