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Defending Michigan’s siting and permitting reforms against legislative, regulatory, and legal attacks

Advanced Energy United continues to fight to cut red tape for wind, solar, and battery storage projects
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From gubernatorial candidate engagement to day one action for virtual power plants in New Jersey

Engaging candidates for Governor on affordability and reliability solutions leads to immediate executive action for VPPs
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New regional energy organization to create new opportunities for advanced energy in the Western U.S. 

Expansion of energy trading across the West will lower costs, support the growth of renewable energy
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From punted opportunity to policy victory for storage, VPPs, and more in Illinois

Passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act paves way for economic opportunities for the advanced energy industry and Illinois residents 
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  • 08/05/2026

Utility Dive: California DER Wholesale Market Participation Could Grow 2+ GW from CAISO ‘Accounting Change’ – Advocate

In an interview with Utility Dive, United’s Brian Turner highlighted a proposed CAISO change to how behind-the-meter batteries and other distributed energy resources are accounted for, which could unlock more than 2GW of currently underutilized capacity in CAISO’s wholesale power market, and strengthens California’s resource adequacy and reliability.

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  • 07/30/2026

Factor This Policycast: Relieving Grid Congestion with Advanced Transmission Technologies

On the latest episode of the Factor This Policycast, United’s Leah Rubin Shen, Theodore Paradise of United member company CTC Global, and Brian Berry of Heimdall Power discuss growing support for advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) as states across the country work to meet rising energy demand. The conversation provided updates on efforts in states considering bills that encourage ATT adoption, real-life use cases of these technologies, and insights into what FERC can do to support implementation.

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Integrated Gas & Electric Planning Blog
  • 08/06/2026

Five Lessons Learned from Advanced Energy United’s Executive Forum on Integrated Gas and Electric Planning

In July 2026, Advanced Energy United hosted an Executive Forum: New Frontiers in Energy Regulation, which brought together leading utilities, technology providers, researchers, stakeholders, commissioners, and consumer advocates to surface the biggest technical and regulatory barriers to Integrated Gas and Electric Planning (IGEP). On our blog, United’s Sarah Steinberg highlights the top five key takeaways from the forum, outlining the challenges related to IGEP and the path forward as we continue our work with utilities, commissions, industry experts, and thought partners on actionable solutions.

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VA VPP Blog
  • 07/21/2026

Getting the VPP Pilot Program ‘Just Right’ in Virginia

Under Virginia’s Community Energy Act, Dominion Energy is required to develop a robust virtual power plant (VPP) program, where distributed energy resources work together to meet peak demand and provide essential grid services. On our blog, United’s Sam Ressin outlines how the utility can design a successful VPP program that unlocks new sources of flexible capacity while delivering affordability and reliability benefits to customers across the Commonwealth.

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