Smart Cities Dive summarized the recent bipartisan infrastructure deal, citing AEE’s national stimulus report and comments from Leah Rubin Shen. Read snippets below and the full article here.

In March, the Biden administration proposed a $2 trillion American Jobs Plan, which included $174 billion in electric vehicle spending, $100 billion for the power grid and $46 billion in clean energy manufacturing, as well as a clean electricity standard and broader clean energy tax credits. The framework released Thursday represents a significant downscale from those ambitions, but the bipartisan backing gives it better odds of passage. 

E&E News summarized a federal court ruling concerning the review and approval of pipeline projects, quoting AEE’s Jeff Dennis. Read snippets below and the full article here.

A federal court ruling yesterday could influence how the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reviews and approves pipelines, with major implications for the gas industry and legal cases around the country, analysts say.

Detroit Metro Times summarized economic benefits of Biden’s proposed investment in electrification infrastructure, citing an AEE report and comments from Ryan Gallentine. Read snippets below and the full article here. Read coverage from Utah Public Radio here.

A new report predicts Michigan's economy would see major benefits from the Biden administration's proposed $274 billion investment to electrify the transportation sector.

Pennsylvania Patch summarized the benefits of investing in electrification technology in PA, citing an AEE report and comments from Ryan Gallentine. Read snippets below and the full article here. Read BCTV’s coverage here. 

Public News Service described how investment in electric vehicles will spur economic growth and create jobs in California, citing comments from AEE’s Ryan Gallentine. Read snippets below and the full article here.

The U.S. economy would see a five-fold return from every tax dollar invested in electric vehicles and the grid, according to a new report.

Public News Service summarized potential effects of electric vehicle investment in Virginia, citing AEE's market report and comments from Ryan Gallentine. Read snippets below and the full article here. Read coverage on this story from Augusta Free Press here. 

As negotiations in Congress continue on a federal infrastructure package, a report out today predicts the American Jobs Plan's proposed $274 billion investment to support electric vehicles would boost the nation's economy and create millions of jobs.

Electrek summarized the record set by the solar industry in the first quarter of 2021 and financial issues facing solar in different parts of the U.S., citing a comment from AEE’s Lisa Frantzis. Read snippets below and the full article here.

The US solar industry installed 5 GW of new capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021. It’s a new Q1 record, and a 46% increase over Q1 2020…

KMBC News summarized varying responses to Evergy’s long-term clean energy plans, citing comments from AEE’s Lisa Frantzis. Read snippets below and the full article here.

Kansas' largest electric company expects to make its first big investments in solar energy over the next three years and promises zero net carbon emissions in 2045.

Politico identified potential replacements for outgoing FERC Commissioner, including former AEE staffer, Maria Robinson. Read snippets below and the full report here. Read E&E News coverage on the story here. 

There could be at least eight potential candidates in the running to replace outgoing Republican Commissioner Neil Chatterjee on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and tip the balance toward Democrats…

Utility Dive outlined the proposed Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM) and responses from FERC, citing a comment from AEE. Read snippets below and the full article here.

The renewables industry and other stakeholders looking for broader market reforms in the Southeast view SEEM skeptically, but the utilities behind the proposal say the plan is a modest yet important step to using resources in the region more efficiently.