Alissa Rivera – Advanced Energy United

Court of Appeals Ensures Michigan Public Service Commission Can Continue to Implement Clean Energy and Jobs Act

Alissa Rivera May 7, 2026 No Comments

The decision follows April 15 oral arguments in which the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) defended its ability to implement the siting and permitting provisions of Public Act 233 (PA…

TAEBA Executive Director Matthew Boms Delivers Testimony on Distributed Energy Resources Before Texas House Committee on State Affairs

Alissa Rivera May 6, 2026 No Comments

Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA) Executive Director Matthew Boms delivered testimony before the Texas House Committee on State Affairs during an interim hearing on Microgrids and distributed energy resources…

Michigan Utilities Must Consider Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) Going Forward, Warns MPSC

Alissa Rivera April 9, 2026 No Comments

Michigan utilities were forewarned they must consider virtual power plants (VPPs) before seeking to propose capital investments that ultimately raise customer rates.

Michigan Legislators Take Important Step Toward More Reliable, Affordable Grid

Alissa Rivera March 18, 2026 No Comments

The Senate’s Energy and Environment committee passed Senate Bills 731 and 732.

Accelerating Deployment of Advanced Energy Would Save  Indiana  Residents $3.6 Billion By 2035 

Alissa Rivera February 5, 2026 No Comments

As electricity demand soars, utility bills continue to rise for Indiana consumers. A new report offers one step Indiana can take to tackle rising bills: Accelerate the deployment of clean energy resources. 

Governor Pritzker Sets National Example by Signing Legislation to Prevent Further Utility Bill Spikes, Handle Rising Energy Demand

Echo Stewart January 8, 2026 No Comments

Governor JB Pritzker once again showed Illinois’s national leadership today in signing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA). Comprised of several programs, CRGA ensures substantially more battery storage…

New Study: Texas Households Could Save $1,851 Over 10 Years by Better Using Existing Energy Resources

Echo Stewart January 8, 2026 No Comments

As utilities once again seek to raise electric rates, a new study commissioned by the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA) finds that better use of existing, customer-owned energy technologies…

Advanced Energy United Congratulates Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Appointees

Amey Bruno December 12, 2025 No Comments

Governor Mike Braun announced the appointments of Chair Andy Zay, Anthony Swinger, and Bob Deig to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). Advanced Energy United congratulates the new commissioners and looks…

Newly Passed Legislation to Help Prevent Further Utility Bill Spikes Amid Rising Energy Demands in Illinois

Eric Gordon October 30, 2025 No Comments

Illinois legislators today responded to rising utility bills and growing energy demand by passing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA), paving the way for substantially more battery storage…

New Study: Oncor Customers Could Save $8.5 Billion if Utility Embraced Distributed Energy Resources

Eric Gordon October 22, 2025 No Comments

A new study commissioned by the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA) finds that Oncor customers could save $8.5 billion over the next decade if the utility integrated more distributed…

Illinois Commerce Commission Clears Path to Accelerate Clean Energy Deployment Before Federal Tax Credits Expire

Eric Gordon October 16, 2025 No Comments

The decision authorizes an immediate expansion of the Adjustable Block Program by 100 percent — doubling community, commercial, and small-scale solar categories.

Illinois Lawmakers Can Fight Rising Energy Costs During Veto Session

Eric Gordon September 30, 2025 No Comments

Clean energy advocates are calling on the Illinois General Assembly to pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA) during the veto session.

Author: Alissa Rivera