Peak Demand Reduction Strategy

Posted by Reports on Oct 14, 2015 1:07:00 PM

Publish Date: October 14, 2015

Demand for electricity can spike during just a few hours a year, and typically 10 percent of our electric system capacity is built to meet demand in just 1 percent of hours during the year. This comes at a significant cost to consumers.

This report, prepared for AEE by Navigant Consulting, evaluates the benefits and costs of reducing peak demand in two states, Illinois and Massachusetts, and the feasibility of utilities to procure the resources to meet demand reduction goals over 10 years.

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Topics: State Policy, Utility

Cap & Trade Auction Revenues: AEE Comment Letter

Posted by Reports on Jul 17, 2015 1:21:00 PM

Publish Date: July 17, 2015

In July, 2015, AEE submitted comments to the Legislature and Governor's office on proposed changes to the use of Cap & Trade auction revenues that would leverage private sector funds to further expand investments in GHG-reducing technologies and programs.

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Topics: State Policy, California Engagement

Advanced Energy in Florida: Industry Size, Trends, and Companies

Posted by Reports on May 29, 2015 2:14:00 PM

Publish Date: May 29, 2015

Advanced energy is a booming industry in Florida, bringing in revenues of $6.2 billion in 2014 – more than international agricultural exports from the Sunshine State ($4.2 billion).

AEE commissioned Navigant Research to prepare this first-ever analysis of the advanced energy industry in Florida, which includes market size, key trends, and profiles of companies already working in the state.

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Topics: State Policy, Advanced Energy Employment

Assessing Virginia’s Energy Future: Employment Impacts of Clean Power Plan Compliance Scenarios

Posted by Reports on Apr 3, 2015 2:25:00 PM

Publish Date: April 3, 2015

This report, prepared by Meister Consultants Group for the Advanced Energy Economy Institute and the Virginia Advanced Energy Industries Coalition, analyzes two possible scenarios for Virginia’s compliance with the U.S. EPA’s Clean Power Plan to reduce carbon emissions from the electric power sector.

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Topics: State Policy