Caroline Grace – Advanced Energy United

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Western Leaders and Business Back Advanced Energy United’s Report Charting Pathway to a Western Energy Market

Caroline Grace February 26, 2026 No Comments

State leaders from Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada; and industry leaders from Google, Leap, and La Plata Electric Association have signaled their support for a new report from Advanced Energy…

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Advanced Energy United Congratulates New Energy Leadership at California Agencies

Caroline Grace February 18, 2026 No Comments

Advanced Energy United congratulates the designation of John Reynolds as President of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the appointment of Christine Harada to the CPUC, and the appointment of…

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New Mexico Introduces Bill to Strengthen Energy Grid with Lower-Cost Solutions

Caroline Grace February 5, 2026 No Comments

Advanced Energy United champions the New Mexico Grid Reliability through Integrated DERs (GRID) Act, introduced by Representative Hochman-Vigil, would create virtual power plants (VPPs) programs that help customers deploy their…

New Report Outlines a Pathway to a Unified Western Energy Market

Caroline Grace February 3, 2026 No Comments

As electricity demand rises across the West and grid reliability and affordability concerns persist, a new report from Advanced Energy United shows that the Regional Organization for Western Energy (ROWE)…

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New Bill Unveiled in Colorado to Tackle Energy Affordability and Reliability

Caroline Grace February 3, 2026 No Comments

House Majority Leader Monica Duran and Representative Sean Camacho introduced the Colorado Grid Optimization Act, HB 1081, legislation designed to quickly unlock more affordable energy by making better use of…

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Colorado PUC Denies Reconsideration of Xcel Entry into SPP Markets+, Signals Increased Scrutiny of Future Xcel Market Decisions

Echo Stewart January 21, 2026 No Comments

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (Commission) today revised its decision regarding Xcel’s entry into SPP’s Markets+ to require greater scrutiny of Xcel’s future market-related decision-making amid growing concerns over rising costs, market seams, and governance.

Colorado’s Affordable Clean Energy Future Moves Forward with Just Transition Solicitation Proceeding

Eric Gordon November 10, 2025 No Comments

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission decision on the Just Transition Solicitation moves the state closer to a carbon-free future, sequencing critical energy and transmission projects that will keep costs affordable…

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California Policymakers Cut Funding for Nation’s Largest Virtual Power Plant, Missing $200M in Savings

Eric Gordon September 10, 2025 No Comments

As the California legislative session comes to a close, the legislature and Governor have failed to fund the state’s flagship clean grid reliability program, the Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS)…

California Legislature Passes Common-Sense Surplus Interconnection Bill

Eric Gordon September 5, 2025 No Comments

California Legislature Passes Common-Sense Surplus Interconnection Bill AB 1408

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California Senate Energy Committee Greenlights Virtual Power Plant Legislation

Eric Gordon July 15, 2025 No Comments

Assembly Bills 44 and 740 advance in the Senate

California’s Budget Deal Defers Investments in Energy Affordability & Reliability

Eric Gordon June 27, 2025 No Comments

The California legislature passed a 3-party deal on the 2025-26 state budget. Despite some progress, California leaders largely sidestep their commitment to critical clean energy and clean air programs.

California Senate Passes Pathways Bill, One Step Closer to More Clean, Reliable, Affordable Energy

Eric Gordon June 4, 2025 No Comments

The California Senate passed Senate Bill 540 today in a bipartisan vote. SB 540 now heads to the Assembly, continuing the momentum for greater collaboration across the West

Author: Caroline Grace