New Mexico Roundhouse Advances Clean Energy, Although Some Measures Fall Short

Posted by Michael Barrio on Mar 25, 2025 10:54:35 AM

NM Roundhouse Advances Clean Energy Miss Opportunities

The 2025 New Mexico legislative session ended with both meaningful progress and frustrating setbacks for clean energy advocates. Advanced Energy United and our partners helped move forward legislation that will upgrade the state’s transmission system and support long-term affordability. But other transformative measures—including a bill to promote proactive distribution system planning and expanded electrification—fell short. 

This year’s session was defined by an intense focus on public safety and behavioral health, sparked by recent violent incidents and political pressure on lawmakers to respond decisively. As a result, other policy areas—including energy—faced heightened hurdles in gaining traction. Despite early movement of public safety legislation, much of the session was consumed by debate over this topic, leading to fewer opportunities for forward-looking clean energy measures to advance.

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Topics: State Policy, New Mexico

Advanced Energy United Looks to Wisconsin & Its Vast Potential for Advanced Energy

Posted by Emma Heins on Mar 12, 2025 9:30:00 AM

Harnessing Advanced Energy to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Grid

The clean energy landscape in the United States changes frequently, and Advanced Energy United is always evaluating opportunities for new projects that will benefit consumers financially, help businesses succeed, and give states tools to bolster their electricity grids and meet rising demand. After evaluating the potential for advanced energy projects and working with our members, United recently expanded our presence in Wisconsin. The Badger State finds itself at an inflection point, and policymakers must choose how they want to harness the economic promise of the clean energy transition.

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Topics: State Policy, Wisconsin

Expanding Transmission to Meet Nevada's Growing Energy Demand

Posted by Leah Rubin Shen on Mar 3, 2025 3:30:00 PM

Expanding Transmission to Meet Nevadas Growing Energy Demand

In Nevada, the need to significantly expand power generation, transmission capacity, and regional resource sharing is urgent as the state’s energy grid struggles to keep up with rapid economic and industrial growth. Northern Nevada’s energy grid, for example, could quadruple in size as the data-storage industry continues to grow and expand in the Reno-Sparks area and beyond. Strengthening and expanding transmission lines will be especially critical to ensure that the growing demand for energy can be met as new advanced energy resources come online.

In response to this need, nearly four years ago, Senate Bill 448 created a Regional Transmission Coordination Task Force to help shape Nevada’s energy future. The Task Force is responsible for studying issues and policies related to transmission development and regional electricity markets, both of which are key solutions to deal with load growth.  

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Topics: State Policy, Transmission, Nevada, FERC

Wrapping Up the 2025 Virginia Legislative Session: Energy Policy in a High-Stakes Year

Posted by Aisha Shekara on Feb 27, 2025 3:05:28 PM

Wrapping Up the 2025 Virginia Legislative Session Energy Policy in a High-Stakes Year

The 2025 Virginia legislative session launched on January 8, with a rapid sprint toward crossover on February 4, and concluded on February 22. Over 45 days, lawmakers raced to pass critical legislation. With a high-stakes governor’s race and House elections looming in November, Advanced Energy United’s Virginia policy team advanced key energy policies while navigating a challenging landscape.

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Topics: State Policy, Virginia, Permitting and Siting

Advanced Energy United Testifies for a Smarter, More Affordable Grid in Maryland

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Feb 21, 2025 5:32:00 PM

Advanced Energy United Testifies for a Smarter, More Affordable Grid in Maryland

Today, Maryland legislators had a critical opportunity to address the state’s affordability crisis head-on. The House Economic Matters Committee discussed the Affordable Grid Act (HB 1225/SB 908), and Advanced Energy United’s Katie Mettle testified as an industry expert to explain how the bill works and highlight why it's a common-sense, proactive solution to rising energy costs and the state’s evolving energy needs.

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Topics: State Policy, Maryland, Building Electrification, Katie Mettle

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