Advanced Energy United Webinars

State decisionmakers are under increased pressure to keep electricity rates stable while continuing the urgent work of modernizing the grid. Electric vehicles (EVs) are often perceived as an added cost driver, yet when planned and managed, can actually lower long-term grid costs.

Asset management, refurbishment, condition, and local or supplemental projects have become the primary drivers of transmission investment growth nationwide. Yet, these projects often receive little scrutiny, and over the past decade, investment in this category has steadily increased. Left unchecked, this trend could cost consumers billions in unnecessary expenditures, drive up rates, and leave us with a less robust, more fragmented energy system.

Offering superior levels of energy efficiency, comfort, and load controllability, the market for electric heat pump heating and cooling appliances has seen tremendous growth in recent years, benefitting consumers, businesses, and the grid alike. Still, substantial opportunity remains to bring advanced HVAC solutions to scale. Without federal support, state-level strategies will be key to driving the market forward on these electric home solutions.

Great Britain is a hub for innovative solutions on the electricity distribution system, providing a case study for managing a flexible and cutting-edge grid that drives affordability. The CHARGED Initiative—a collaboration between GridLab, Advanced Energy United, and RMI—invited commissioners to participate in a study tour of Great Britain this spring to learn from experts in the field of grid modernization.

As rising energy demand and prices collide with new federal headwinds, advanced energy businesses are being forced to rethink how—and where—they grow. The passage of H.R. 1 and the recent federal budget decisions have reshaped the policy landscape, creating both challenges and openings for companies ready to act.