Pennsylvania House Passes Bipartisan Virtual Power Plants Legislation
The Keystone State is moving to expand access to a proven, cost-effective tool to strengthen grid reliability and lower energy costs.
Author: Savannah Gribbins
New Report: New York Utility Poised to Spend $550 Million Based on Gas Planning Assumptions Its Own Electric Forecast Contradicts
A new report released today by Advanced Energy United and Current Energy Group finds that siloed gas and electric planning at New York utilities is creating major financial risk for…
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Advanced Transmission Technologies Bill
Today, legislation to modernize the Commonwealth’s electric grid with advanced transmission technologies passed the Pennsylvania House on bipartisan lines and moves to the Senate.
Virginia Regulators Defend Net Metering in Dominion Territory
The Virginia State Corporation Commission rejected a proposal from Dominion Energy that would have drastically reduced the value of customer-owned clean energy across its service territory.
Virginia Hits the Fast Lane: Governor’s Amendments on The FAST Act Accepted by General Assembly
The General Assembly accepted Governor Spanberger’s amended version of the Facilitating Access to Surplus Transmission (FAST) Act today, clearing the way for the bill to become law on July 1, 2026.
Joint Statement on Pennsylvania Virtual Power Plants from Clean Energy Groups
Following today’s hearing on HB 2264, Advanced Energy United and Solar United Neighbors released a joint statement on legislation that would enable virtual power plants and help unlock new tools to strengthen grid reliability and…
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Virtual Power Plants Legislation
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.
New Pennsylvania Bill Would Modernize Grid and Cut Costs Using Advanced Transmission Technologies
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.
Virginia General Assembly Passes First-in-the-Nation FAST Act to Unlock Surplus Interconnection
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
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
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
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.