Savannah Gribbins – Advanced Energy United

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Virtual Power Plants Legislation

Savannah Gribbins March 4, 2026 No Comments

Pennsylvania lawmakers today introduced legislation to unlock virtual power plants (VPPs) — a proven way to keep the grid reliable while reducing costs for families and businesses.

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New Pennsylvania Bill Would Modernize Grid and Cut Costs Using Advanced Transmission Technologies

Savannah Gribbins March 3, 2026 No Comments

Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced new legislation to modernize the Commonwealth’s electric grid by requiring utilities to evaluate and deploy advanced transmission technologies when building or upgrading transmission lines.

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Virginia General Assembly Passes First-in-the-Nation FAST Act to Unlock Surplus Interconnection

Savannah Gribbins February 27, 2026 No Comments

Virginia lawmakers have passed the Facilitating Access to Surplus Transmission (FAST) Act, groundbreaking legislation that establishes the Commonwealth’s first pilot program to unlock surplus interconnection capacity at existing solar facilities.

Massachusetts House Affordability Bill Advances Smart Reforms to Expand Grid Flexibility and Lower Energy Costs

Savannah Gribbins February 26, 2026 No Comments

The Massachusetts House passed a comprehensive energy bill aimed at tackling affordability issues in the Commonwealth. House Bill 5151 builds on Gov. Healey’s proposal to bring cost effective clean energy online and increase grid reliability.

Maryland Lawmakers Introduce the SAVINGS Act to Cut Grid Costs and Lower Electric Bills

Savannah Gribbins February 2, 2026 No Comments

Maryland lawmakers introduced the Securing Affordable, Valuable Investments in Next-Generation Grid Solutions (SAVINGS) Act (HB 723), legislation that could save customers hundreds of millions of dollars on their electricity bills. The…

New Jersey Governor Sherrill Creates New Energy Opportunities on Day One

Echo Stewart January 20, 2026 No Comments

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a series of executive orders focused on affordability and clean energy deployment — among her first official actions as governor, issued during her inaugural address.

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FAST Act Introduced to Unlock Virginia’s Surplus Interconnection Potential

Echo Stewart January 15, 2026 No Comments

Virginia legislators have introduced the Facilitating Access to Surplus Transmission (FAST) Act, a bill designed to deliver new gigawatts (GW) to the grid by tapping into underused capacity at existing…

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Holding the Line: New York Navigates a Complex Energy Future in 2026 State of the State

Echo Stewart January 13, 2026 No Comments

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State makes one thing clear: New York is not waiting around. At a moment when energy costs are rising and federal leadership is uncertain,…

Gov. Hochul Signs Repeal of “100-Foot Rule” Into Law, Ending Hidden Energy Cost for New Yorkers

Echo Stewart December 19, 2025 No Comments

Gov. Kathy Hochul today signed into law legislation repealing New York’s “100-foot rule,” a long-standing requirement that had forced existing utility customers to pay $200 million a year to subsidize pipelines that do…

New York Governor Signs Tax Rules for Solar and Wind Projects Into Law

Amey Bruno December 3, 2025 No Comments

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed S.8012 / A.8332 into law, restoring clear and consistent tax rules for large solar and wind projects greater than 1MW in New York. The law provides the predictability…

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Virginia State Corporation Commission Approves New Chesterfield Gas Plant Despite Clear Evidence of Better Alternatives

Amey Bruno November 25, 2025 No Comments

The State Corporation Commission has approved Dominion Energy’s proposed Chesterfield peaker plant without conditions, advancing a project that will increase long-term costs for Virginia customers despite readily available, lower-cost alternatives…

The Message Is Clear: Clean Energy Wins at the Ballot Box

Eric Gordon November 4, 2025 No Comments

“The results of both Governors races reflect that leaders who embrace clean energy as a path to lower bills, reliable power, and economic growth are being rewarded at the ballot…

Author: Savannah Gribbins