Advanced Energy Perspectives

United’s Michael Barrio reflects on the recent Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) candidate forum, which was co-hosted and organized by United. The event brought together member companies from the United West Working Group to engage in thoughtful discussions with the ACC candidates.

United’s Adam Winer and Theresa Rivera discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act is unleashing historic investments in advanced energy solutions, identifying five key indicators of progress: manufacturing renaissance, consumer investment, large-scale renewables deployment, job creation and bipartisan support.

United’s Kate Shonk discusses the progress Illinois has made towards a clean energy future over the last several years, including the passage of legislation like the 2021 Clean and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). However, more work is needed to fully achieve 100% clean across the electric and building sectors.

United’s Caroline Driscoll discusses Rhode Island’s Energy Storage Systems Act and how it will pave the way for a clean energy future, drive economic growth, bring job opportunities, and promote grid reliability.

United’s Harry Godfrey and Joey Paolino discuss the bipartisan TRACE Act and how it would support supply chain transparency for critical minerals in the clean energy industry while also promoting security and sustainability.

United’s Trish Demeter discusses the challenges that state-level siting and permitting policies pose for the clean energy industry and how reform would support the growth and development of new clean energy projects.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore solidified his stance as a leader in clean energy advocacy with the announcement of plans to bolster Maryland’s commitment to achieving 100% clean energy by 2035. United’s Nick Bibby and Shawn Kelly highlight both the benefits of Moore’s Executive Order, as well as the challenges that remain in developing robust electric and gas infrastructure plans to support Maryland’s electrification goals.

Advanced Energy United’s new white paper, “Regulatory Approaches for a Cost-Effective Gas Transition: Ratemaking, Incentives, and Other Tools,” offers an overarching regulatory toolkit to facilitate a cost-effective gas transition in the near-, intermediate- and long-term.

America has not been building the kind of transmission lines it needs to reliably and cost-effectively power our grid, and a major part of the problem has been our short-term, just-in-time planning process. On May 13, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released Order No. 1920, meant to modernize the transmission planning process by viewing the system through a wider lens to plan for and construct the transmission system we need for the future.

United’s Elizabeth Stears highlights state policies leading the transition to electric and zero-emission vehicles, utilizing vehicle procurement as a powerful tool to accelerate market growth.

United’s Heather O’Neill, Laura Bartsch, Jeremiah Holston, Kate Johnson, Meron Lemmi, Jeremy McDiarmid, Cheryl Pretlow, and Janeen Said reflect on their experiences at the 2024 AABE (American Association of Blacks in Energy) National Conference.

United’s Edson Perez and Brian Turner share insights on a new study from The Brattle Group that examines how California can use VPPs to quintuple its existing peak demand response capacity, quickly add power and capacity to the grid, strengthen its resilience, and enable more value for investment decisions by consumers.