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In an era of growing energy demand and federal rollbacks, states cannot afford to leave cost-effective, commonsense energy efficiency solutions on the table. Our blog explores how energy-efficient building codes can be used as a powerful tool for states to increase grid flexibility, meet rising load growth, and ensure long-term energy affordability.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
PJM’s inability to quickly connect new large-scale energy sources to the grid cost consumers $7 billion in latest capacity auction, found new Grid Strategies analysis| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
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On Friday, September 19, 2025, AB 825, also known as "Pathways bill," was signed into law. On our blog, United's Leah Rubin Shen outlines how this bill paves the way for California to take part in an independently governed regional electricity market, marking a transformative moment for the entire Western grid.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
RTO Insider reports that the PJM Board of Managers have approved $6 billion for the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan. United's Jon Gordon spoke about the plan's lack of comprehensive regional planning and competitive bidding, noting the total 5-year cost is approaching $40 billion, which will be passed directly on to ratepayers.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
The Nevada Current reports that the Nevada PUC approved NV Energy's new daily peak demand charge for residential and small business customers in Southern Nevada, alongside changes to net metering for rooftop solar in the north. United's Sheila Hallstrom criticized the decision as undermining energy efficiency and affordability, and warned that it will raise bills for many customers.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
While PJM is in the midst of an interconnection reform process, the slow pace of change continues to limit the supply of new energy, putting consumers at risk of even higher prices in future auctions. This report, prepared for Advanced Energy United by Grid Strategies, examines how outdated interconnection policies are driving up costs and outlines solutions to create a faster, more efficient process that ensures a reliable and affordable energy future.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
Second consecutive year of high capacity auction prices highlights urgent need to fix interconnection delays and accelerate clean energy projects| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
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On our blog, United's Jon Gordon discusses rising load growth in the PJM region, emphasizing that the grid operator must utilize demand response and virtual power plants to strengthen the grid and deliver affordable, reliable power to consumers.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
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On August 6, 2025, United requested rehearing of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Resource Adequacy Report, which, in its current form, could increase electricity costs and decrease grid reliability. On our blog, United's Kelsey Koenig and Mike Haugh discuss the report's shortcomings, pointing to proven advanced energy technologies as the way forward for a more reliable, affordable grid.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
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At United, we know that the most decisive energy progress is happening in the states and regions where market barriers are being removed, deployment is accelerating, and policy decisions directly shape opportunity. On our blog, Rahiem Swann, Vice President of Sales and Business Development, highlights key takeaways from our recent webinar “From Federal Fallout to Opportunity: The Path Forward for the Advanced Energy Industry,” which highlighted how United is turning state and regional adv...| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
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In 2021, Advanced Energy United warned that the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) supply chain was underdeveloped, overly reliant on foreign suppliers, and at risk of missing a generational economic opportunity. Three years later, United's Elizabeth Stears reflects on the progress made in that time, and the challenges that lie ahead now with key federal support repealed under H.R. 1, emphasizing that the future of the EV supply chain relies heavily on state action.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
On our blog, United's Callie McKenna covers key clean energy outcomes from the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session. She emphasizes Nevada's critical role in the Western energy landscape, urging policymakers to build upon legislative momentum and pave the way for thoughtful, forward-looking energy policy.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
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On our blog, United's Samarth Medakkar covers key outcomes and missed opportunities from the 2025 Illinois Legislative Session, calling on lawmakers to pass the energy package (SB0040) during the Fall Veto Session later this year, which would increase energy efficiency, expand energy storage capacity, and create greater market certainty for developers across the state.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
The New York 2025 Legislative Session adjourned on Thursday, June 12th, 2025. On our blog, United's Kristina Persaud covers key outcomes and missed opportunities from the 2025 Session, calling on lawmakers to deliver advanced energy solutions that benefit families and businesses across the state in the second half of the legislative cycle.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
Colorado has a chance to lead the West in building a cleaner, more affordable energy future—but only if it joins a Western regional market. Advanced Energy United's Brian Turner explains how stronger grid connections and smart market choices will allow Colorado to share its renewable resources, lower emissions, and meet its climate goals.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
Advanced Energy United welcomed two new industry leaders to its Board of Directors this month, voting in business and policy executives from LS Power and Renew Home.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
In 36 states, electric vehicle (EV) drivers pay more in annual fees and taxes than drivers of gasoline-powered vehicles. As EVs gain market share, many state policymakers have moved to offset declining gas tax revenues by layering on EV-specific fees. These typically include additional registration charges, sales taxes on public charging, and per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) electricity taxes. While these measures are often framed as efforts to ensure all drivers contribute to road upkeep, they are fr...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
Given the market surge of air and ground source heat pumps, Michiganders have more options than ever to efficiently and affordably heat and cool their homes with electricity. Especially when paired with additional energy efficiency measures, load management, dynamic rates, and distributed energy resources (DERs), the savings can be significant. But until customers upgrade their appliances and ditch the fossil fuels, many remain at risk.In Michigan, gas utilities are rapidly spending on capita...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
If you’ve been tracking the contours of recent legislative sessions under the Gold Dome in Denver, you’lllikely havehigh expectations about Colorado’s ability to deliverambitious, even nation-leading, clean energy billsyear-after-year,spurring headlines and the envy of other states. Take, for example, last year’s Senate Bill 218 to modernize distribution-system planning,Senate Bill16in 2023 to cement a statewide commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050,Senate Bill 264in 2021 toinitiat...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
What is a daily demand charge? A demand charge is a utility fee based on the maximum amount of energy a customer uses during a short period of time within a billing cycle. Nevada Power, a subsidiary company of NV Energy, is proposing to add a mandatory daily demand charge for its residential customers. Under this plan, your electricity meter would be measured on a 15-minute cycle each day, and your bill will be based on the highest 15-minute period energy use during that day. For example,...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
The PJM electricity market faces a capacity shortfall, due to rising demand and a slow and inefficient interconnection process. As millions of people across the region face rate hikes due to this capacity shortfall, the states that are part of the PJM market are seeking new ways to take action to help keep power affordable and reliable. In the face of these challenges, some stakeholders are seeking to attract more natural gas power plants to PJM states. However, natural gas power plants are...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
In recent years, Massachusetts has outlined – and consistently reinforced – one of the clearest and most unambiguous visions for the future of clean buildings and clean heat: electrification. This includes the Department of Public Utilities’ (DPU’s) landmark order establishing regulatory principles and framework to wind down investments in the Commonwealth’s natural gas pipeline distribution system. United's latest report with Demand Side Analytics identifies ways in which the Co...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
California is making enormous strides in its race to 100% clean energy, but rapidly rising energy prices are threatening to hold us back. Electricity prices have surged 127% over the past decade, with some customers seeing increases of over 60% just in the last four years. These rising costs put a significant strain on household budgets, especially in disadvantaged communities, and pose a growing threat to the success of California’s clean energy and electrification goals.| Advanced Energy Perspectives
The need for new advanced energy generation in Pennsylvania has never been more urgent. PJM’s most recent capacity auction exposed a deep imbalance between supply and demand: prices surged more than sixfold, which means skyrocketing electricity cost increases for consumers are coming in June. Meanwhile, the development of advanced energy projects has been stalled by bureaucratic hurdles and outdated alternative portfolio standards, which plateaued in 2021. It is clear that what Pennsylvan...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
Last week was an exciting and inspiring time for Advanced Energy United as our team and member companies, including NRG, GoodLeap, Utilidata, Monarch Strategic Ventures, LS Power, DNV Energy Services, Sunrun, Pattern Energy, and CTC Global, proudly engaged at two important national convenings: the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Energy Summit in Santa Fe, New Mexico.| Advanced Energy Perspectives
After a robust exchange of testimony, arguments, and briefings among stakeholders, the fate of We Energies’ (WEC)proposal to spend $1.2 billion on a new gas plant – a plant the utility plans to use just 10-20% of the time – now rests with the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin. Formal proceedings before the PSC concluded on April 11, and a decision is expected in the coming weeks.| Advanced Energy Perspectives
Last summer, when temperatures soared past 100 degrees, thousands of New Mexicans worried whether their power would stay on. Thankfully, our grid held up. But extreme heat and unpredictable weather are becoming a recurring challenge, and no one should have to live in fear of losing power when they need it most. New Mexico is one of the first states in the nation to pass legislation requiring the use of advanced transmission technologies, thanks to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signing...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
The Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 regular session adjourned sine die at the stroke of midnight Tuesday, April 8th, closing out what many dubbed “The Energy Session.” Advanced Energy United’s Maryland policy team was on the ground, making the case that advanced energy technologies are the fastest, most cost-effective path to meet the state’s energy needs. The result? A session that brought some incremental progress but also served as a missed opportunity to implement real solution...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
Last May, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued Order No. 1920, a landmark order requiring all transmission providers to engage in multi-value long-term regional transmission planning. The order grants states significant opportunities to engage in this process. In December, the Commission issued Order No. 1920-A, responding to issues raised on rehearing (where parties can argue that the Commission should have ruled differently on specific issues in the final order). Order No. 1920-A...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
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 pu...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
America is at a crossroads. For the first time in decades, we’re experiencing asharp rise in load growth driven by data center expansion, a resurgence in domestic manufacturing, and increased electrification. Without effective policies, consumer costs couldrise, businesses may face investment uncertainty, and grid reliability may be at risk. But that doesn’t have to be the case.| Advanced Energy Perspectives
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, helpbusinesses succeed, and give states tools to bolster their electricity grids and meet rising demand. After evaluatingthe 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 polic...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
Advanced Energy United is pleased to announce that Amy Heart, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at Sunrun, has been elected Chair of Advanced Energy United’s Board of Directors. Sunrun is an energy industry leader with a proven track record as a policy and business model innovator, and shares United’s commitment to building a future powered by clean energy. As Chair of the Board of Directors, Heart will support United’s mission of growing the advanced energy industry in the...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
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 en...| Advanced Energy Perspectives
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.| Advanced Energy Perspectives
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.| Advanced Energy Perspectives
Colorado shouldn’t be making decisions about regional electricity markets using 20-year-old assumptions about the western grid. Choosing the wrong market could lead to some very expensive mistakes, burdening ratepayers with higher costs and lower reliability and steering Colorado’s clean energy ambitions into a dead end. A regional electricity market is among the most powerful tools in the toolbox for lowering electricity costs, improving reliability and resiliency to extreme weather even...| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
This first-ever comparative evaluation of generation interconnection from Grid Strategies, The Brattle Group, and Advanced Energy United shows electricity system operators are struggling to connect generating resources to the U.S. grid, threatening power reliability and clean energy goals.| blog.advancedenergyunited.org
