Four Paths to Ohio’s Energy Future: Modeling Options for Meeting Electric Power needs in 2030

Posted by Reports on Sep 19, 2016 2:16:00 PM

Publish Date: September 19, 2016

As the energy landscape evolves in Ohio, AEE Institute commissioned a study to provide a data-driven, least-cost approach to achieving the state’s growing energy needs and ensuring reliability.

“Four Paths to Ohio’s Energy Future - Modeling Options for Meeting Electric Power needs in 2030” presents the results of four specific scenarios that are representative of multiple runs utilizing AEE Institute’s modeling tool for assessing least cost options for meeting Ohio’s electricity needs. The report projects customer rate impacts of the following four scenarios, all through 2030:

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Topics: State Policy

State Policies to Expand Market Certainty for Energy Efficiency without an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard

Posted by Reports on Aug 23, 2016 2:24:00 PM

Publish Date: August 23, 2016

In the past decade, energy efficiency mandates—often called energy efficiency resource standards (EERS)—have been the primary policy tool for driving investment in energy efficiency. With many of these policies approaching their target dates and needing to be extended or replaced in order to continue capitalizing on their cost-saving benefits, some state officials are looking for ways to maintain market certainty for energy efficiency that can work in conjunction with, or independently from, an EERS.

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Topics: State Policy

Opportunities to Increase Corporate Access to Advanced Energy

Posted by Reports on Aug 8, 2016 2:32:00 PM

Publish Date: August 8, 2016

For many companies, the ability to control energy costs and sources is a key factor when deciding where to locate or expand their operations. Increasingly, companies are specifically seeking opportunities to purchase advanced energy—a choice often backed by an internal sustainability goal or renewable energy target. However, in states across the country, policy or regulatory roadblocks leave companies with few options, if any, to meet their needs. 

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Advanced Energy Jobs In Florida: Results of the 2016 Florida Advanced Energy Employment Survey

Posted by Reports on Jul 11, 2016 3:05:00 PM

Publish Date: July 11, 2016

At just over 140,000 workers, advanced energy employs nearly twice as many Floridians as agriculture, more than real estate, and equal to schools, colleges, and training institutions.

The advanced energy industry now supports 2% of statewide employment and is expected to grow almost 4% by the end of 2016, with employers adding more than 5,000 new jobs by yearend.

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Topics: State Policy, Advanced Energy Employment

Comments to FERC on Storage, All Advanced Energy Participation in Markets

Posted by Reports on Jun 6, 2016 3:06:00 PM

Publish Date: June 6, 2016

On June 6, 2016, AEE submitted comments applauding FERC for initiating an inquiry into barriers to participation of energy storage in regional electricity markets.

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Topics: Wholesale Markets, Federal Priorities

AEE Recommendations for 2016-2017 Prop 39 Revenues

Posted by Reports on Jun 3, 2016 3:09:00 PM

Publish Date: June 3, 2016

Now in its fourth year, Proposition 39 of 2012 provides funding for energy improvements in schools and colleges and universities.

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Topics: State Policy

Comments to FERC on Technology-Neutral Competition in Transmission Development

Posted by Reports on Jun 2, 2016 3:13:00 PM

Publish Date: June 2, 2016

On May 31, 2016, AEE submitted comments to FERC suggesting that increased, technology-neutral competition would lower the cost of transmission.

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Topics: Wholesale Markets, Federal Priorities

Bringing California’s Water-Energy System into the 21st Century

Posted by Reports on May 25, 2016 3:15:00 PM

Publish Date: May 25, 2016

California’s water infrastructure represents one of the state’s largest energy users, consuming 19% of the state’s electricity for treating, pumping and conveyance. The greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with California’s water use are equal to the emissions from more than 7 million cars. 

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Topics: State Policy, Wholesale Markets

Comment Letter on Interim Successor to Net Energy Metering

Posted by Reports on May 9, 2016 3:18:00 PM

Publish Date: May 9, 2016

Comments submitted by AEE Institute, Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE), and Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC) in response to the Public Service Commission of New York's request for comments and proposals on how to compensate owners of distributed energy resources (DER) in a transition away from existing net energy metering.

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Topics: PUCs

Response to the Department of Community Services and Development (CSD)'s Request for Information: Low Income Weatherization Program (2016-RFI-45)

Posted by Reports on Apr 20, 2016 3:23:00 PM

Publish Date: April 20, 2016

On March 30, 2016, AEE submitted a response to the Department of Community Services and Development (CSD)'s Request for Information: Low Income Weatherization Program (2016-RFI-45). AEE provided guidance on how existing funding streams can be better leveraged to maximize impact in disadvantaged communities in line with SB 535 (de León) and the state's ambitious environmental and energy goals under AB 32 (Pavley). 

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Topics: State Policy, California Engagement