Advanced Energy United Reports

AEE submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) asking DOE to reject FirstEnergy Solutions’ March 29 request for an order under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act.

The request from an owner of power plants operating in competitive wholesale electricity markets is for emergency financial support for a wide range of coal and nuclear plants across the PJM Interconnection (PJM) region, which stretches from Maryland to parts of Ohio. 

AEE released this policy paper recommending five ways to modernize American’s energy infrastructure, driving private investment in advanced energy technologies for consumer and economic benefits.

On Sept. 26, 2017, AEE Vice President for Federal Policy Arvin Ganesan testified before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee's Energy Subcommittee, in its "Powering America" hearing series.

This report by Analysis Group was commissioned by AEE and AWEA in order to independently answer questions asked by Energy Secretary Rick Perry about the reliability and market rules of the U.S. electric power grid.

In the report, Analysis Group finds it is market forces – primarily low-cost natural gas and flat demand for electricity – that are causing some coal and nuclear power plants to retire, and not state and federal policies supporting renewable energy development. 

Diverse, Flexible Resources Are Key to Reducing Costs and Enhancing Reliability in Today’s Electric Power System

To inform to inform the 60-day Department of Energy study called for by Energy Secretary Rick Perry in an April 14 memo, this white paper by the AEE Institute shows that today’s electric generation mix is more diverse than ever; low-priced gas is primarily driving change in resources, followed by flat load growth and competition from renewables; and, as ERCOT and PJM demonstrate, reliable grid management is achievable with a high degree of variable renewables and even in extreme conditions.