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The Texan: Legislation Proposed to Reduce Electricity, Energy Waste in Texas Facilities

Posted by Brad Johnson on Mar 18, 2025

The Texan reports on State Senator Hancock's SB 2455, which would establish the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee to make recommendations for coordinating and improving state agency programs that reduce energy waste. Matthew Boms, Executive Director of the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, highlighted the benefits of the legislation, including improved grid reliability, increased regional coordination, and meeting soaring energy demand across the state.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms

Advanced Energy United Applauds Pathways Bill, Which Will Expand Energy Markets, Lower Costs, and Enhance Grid Reliability for California

Posted by Caroline Grace on Feb 20, 2025

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Senate Chair of Energy, Utilities and Communication Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) introduced SB 540, legislation aimed at optimizing California’s energy markets, increasing grid reliability, reducing costs for ratepayers, and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future.

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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, Western RTO, California, Edson Perez

New CA Bill Improves Electricity Affordability by Using Virtual Power Plants

Posted by Caroline Grace on Feb 18, 2025

Businesses and community advocates are championing AB 740 to support long-term electricity affordability solutions through virtual power plants.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, California Assemblymember John Harabedian introduced a new bill that will allow Californians to leverage proven low-cost energy solutions to help prevent dangerous blackouts and strengthen our power grid amidst growing electricity demand.

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

Virginia General Assembly Gives Bipartisan Green Light to Distributed Generation and Virtual Power Plant Bills

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Feb 18, 2025

A pair of bipartisan energy bills are on their way to the Governor’s desk for signature 

RICHMOND, VA – Today the Virginia General Assembly passed two critical energy bills—S.B. 1040 and S.B. 1100—marking a major step forward in expanding clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions for the Commonwealth.

  • S.B. 1040, which passed the House unanimously (97-0), expands access to distributed generation (DG), ensuring more Virginians can benefit from local, customer-owned clean energy resources like rooftop solar. The bill also removes the size requirement for solar and wind projects to qualify for third-party power purchase agreements, making the technology more affordable to more people.
  • S.B. 1100 concerns virtual power plants (VPPs) and it requires Dominion Energy to propose a pilot program to test technologies that help manage electricity demand. The program will study how VPPs can support the power grid, especially during times of high energy use, and whether they can reduce the need for additional grid capacity.  
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Topics: State Policy, Virginia, Press Releases, Jim Purekal

Gov. Shapiro Unveils Bold Clean Energy “Lightning Plan” for Pennsylvania

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Jan 30, 2025

New initiatives aim to fast-track clean energy, create jobs, and modernize the grid.

PITTSBURGH, PA – Governor Josh Shapiro today announced a sweeping clean energy package designed to make Pennsylvania a leader in the energy transition. The plan includes, but is not limited to, the reintroduction of the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) and the Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction (PACER) program, alongside new energy efficiency measures, a clean energy siting board initiative, and updates to the EDGE tax credit.  

As part of his announcement, Governor Shapiro called on regional grid operator PJM to open up its interconnection queue and prioritize connecting new energy projects to the grid. Addressing the backlog in PJM’s queue is critical to ensuring that Pennsylvania can take full advantage of its clean energy potential and accelerate the deployment of new projects. 

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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, Pennsylvania, Morgan Pinnell

RTO Insider: Advanced Energy United Report Shows Major Economic Benefits from Quicker Queues

Posted by James Downing on Nov 22, 2024

RTO Insider discusses United’s new report, which shows that fixing interconnection processes could result in over $100 billion in economic benefits, and over one million years' worth of work for Americans. United’s President and CEO Heather O’Neill emphasized the important role states play in expediting interconnection reforms nationwide.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, FERC, Heather O'Neill, Transmission, Federal Priorities

Massachusetts Governor Signs Key Clean Energy Legislation into Law

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Nov 21, 2024

“Bill Promoting a Clean Energy Grid, Advancing Equity and Protecting Ratepayers” includes comprehensive permitting and siting reforms for clean energy infrastructure, along with key advancements on grid-enhancing technologies and energy storage

BOSTON, MA – Today, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a landmark clean energy bill that promises to streamline permitting and siting for clean energy projects, invest in grid-enhancing technologies, and establish energy storage targets. This historic legislation positions Massachusetts as a national leader in the clean energy transition while promoting equity and protecting ratepayers. National business association Advanced Energy United supported the bill throughout the legislative process.

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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, Massachusetts, Permitting and Siting

Canary Media: After Trump Win, it’s Up to States to Lead on Climate Action

Posted by Jeff St. John on Nov 8, 2024

As the nation readies itself for the Trump-Vance administration, United's Heather O'Neill spoke with Canary Media, expressing hope that advanced energy policies will continue to grow in states of all political backgrounds.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Heather O'Neill

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Address Skyrocketing Energy Bills

Posted by Caroline Grace on Oct 30, 2024

Advanced Energy United urges state leaders to take a careful approach to reevaluating clean energy programs that prioritize long-term affordability solutions.

SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to address skyrocketing energy bills. The order instructs state agencies to eliminate underperforming programs in an effort to control rate increases for customers and maintain the state’s clean energy goals.

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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, California

Clean Energy Industries Rally Behind Illinois Bills to Save Ratepayers $3 Billion Through Grid Modernization

Posted by Adam Winer on Oct 17, 2024

HB5856 and SB3959 will increase the reliability of the Illinois energy grid, protect ratepayers from rising costs, future-proof the economy, and help the state achieve climate goals

ILLINOIS – Illinois clean energy industries are unified in supporting HB5856 and SB3959, new legislation that will future-proof Illinois’ energy grid and economy, lower consumer costs, meet climate goals, create family-sustaining careers, and mitigate increasing risks of blackouts.

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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, Illinois, Battery Storage