Caroline Schappert – Advanced Energy United

New Poll Finds California Voters Want Action to Lower Energy Costs, See Clean Energy as Affordable Solution

Caroline Grace August 11, 2026 No Comments

New statewide survey by Bold Decision, commissioned by Advanced Energy United and released today, finds California likely voters support solutions to expand clean energy and modernize the grid

NV Energy Takes Steps to Meet Nevada’s Growing Energy Needs, But Plan Leans on New Gas Over Lower-Cost Solutions

Caroline Grace May 20, 2026 No Comments

NV Energy's Integrated Resource Plan raises concerns about whether the state is prepared for rapid load growth while keeping costs in check for residents

California Lawmakers Advance Package of Affordability Bills as Others Fail Amid Effort to Reduce Rising Energy Costs

Caroline Grace May 15, 2026 No Comments

The Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committees advanced legislation aimed at cutting costs and protecting ratepayers, but stalled novel utility reforms

California’s May Budget Still Proposing to End the Nation’s Largest Virtual Power Plant Program

Caroline Grace May 14, 2026 No Comments

The Governor’s May revision excludes critical funding for the Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program at a time of rising demand and affordability concerns

The West’s First Day-Ahead Energy Market is Now Live

Caroline Grace May 1, 2026 No Comments

After a multi-year effort, the Extended Day-Ahead Market is now live

Colorado Lawmakers Pass Grid Optimization Act to Unlock Faster, Lower-Cost Power

Caroline Grace April 14, 2026 No Comments

Colorado lawmakers have passed the Colorado Grid Optimization Act (HB 1081), the bill now moves to the Governor’s desk for signature into law.

Nevada Regulators Approve NV Energy’s Entry into the Extended Day-Ahead Market

Caroline Grace April 3, 2026 No Comments

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) approved NV Energy’s proposal to join the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM), marking a milestone moment for the future of Western energy markets. EDAM…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

Author: Caroline Schappert